I died a death but stayed alive

I died a death but stayed alive,
in phantom’s likeness I survive,

alive, yet dead, I walk alone,
in rooms with walls as cold as stone,

I lived a life and dreamed a dream,
and loved the life you lived with me.

then in the whisper of a breath
you left, and then I died a death.

though dead I live, I cannot part
from love that lives within my heart.

within my sorrow I must strive,
to keep my hope and faith alive.

for all the love that I would give,
I surely would prefer to live.

to be content, not to survive,
but feel my spirit come alive.

you slowly took your final breath,
it was me, my dear, who died a death.