why Did You Go

In the silence of the night, I hear your voice Echoes of laughter, memories the day after   I guess you left behind Just enough to be remembered Just enough to leave my heart with a permanent void   Why did you go Why couldn’t you stay Just for one more day maybe More   I guess it’s just me Me that has to stay Your face scarred right into my soul   Why were you taken Taken from me As I cling to every memory Hoping one day I will see   How I pray for your return Return back to me, A lifetime of light such a distant memory… - Dedicated to all the hostages who were kidnapped in Israel on October 7, 2023.