Beneath the shroud of smoke, you hide,
A fleeting moment, a silent stride.
The ember’s glow, a beacon bright,
Yet shadows creep within the night.

Each breath you take, a dance with death,
A toxic lover with poisoned breath.
The whispers grow, they fill the air,
A haunting presence, a grim affair.

The ash falls slow, a silent plea,
For life once lived so wild and free.
Now trapped within this smoky haze,
A heart that beats in disarray.

Break free from chains that bind you tight,
Seek the dawn, embrace the light.
For every breath, a chance to live,
To find the strength, to learn, to give.