In the quiet corners of my mind,
Where echoes of laughter fade away,
I wander through the empty halls,
In search of warmth, in search of light.

The stars above, indifferent and cold,
Shine down upon my solitary night.
Their distant glow, a fleeting comfort,
Yet never close enough to hold.

The wind whispers secrets to the trees,
But none are meant for me to hear.
In the silence of this vast expanse,
I find a friend in my own fear.

Yet, somewhere in the shadow’s embrace,
A flicker of hope struggles to ignite.
For even in the depth of loneliness,
A soul longs for connection and light.