Phantom touch

How can I pretend that you're not near, When your phantom touch still soothes my fear? How can I deny the silent, soft caress, Of memories that linger, nonetheless? How can I ignore the silent, whispered plea, Of a love that lives, eternally? How can I erase the image in my mind, Of a love so strong, so hard to leave behind? The unseen threads of our shared past remain, A tapestry of joy, and bitter pain. Though time may pass, and seasons come and go, The ghost of you, will forever glow.