many a long night i sat
florid visions echo through soulless halls.
a ghastly angel absorbs me
waning memories cease.

a lethargic atmosphere arises from the fire
beckoning youthful days forth.
blankly i stare as the roaring flame
reminiscing our days together

we first met at the park
the ground flush with snow.
twas on the bridge we found one another
you were carrying a book taut in your arms
barely visible beneath your amber fur.

oh happy times those were
but alas hewn before your time.
a frightful Christmas eve t'was
the bells, harrowing your demise.
the ghastly image haunts me still.

now alone i set
twelfth anniversary of that fateful night.
the bells chime, once for each year since
and one to bring us together again.