You are the name I shall not speak
Whispering words I can’t quite hear
Sharing secrets that I can’t keep
An image that is all too clear
The shadow following my every thought
A contagious smile that lives carefree
Lighting a path I have not sought
To a colorful midnight reverie
A fevered dream when I close my eyes
Your vibrant face: I can’t unsee
My subconscious mind belies
A hopeful life that cannot be
The morning sun dissolves the night
And bleaches out the vibrant hue
Colors fade to black and white
Until my dreams return to you