This is a song about someone who has just died, someone who was very much loved by their partner. I wrote it when I was in a angsty mood and reflecting on the relationship of two of my fanfic characters, I think this matches them and the situation they're in.

I Close My Eyes (Almost)

I do not dream
for all dreams fade
I do not wish
for wishes remain unfulfilled

I close my eyes
and I can almost see your face
I close my eyes
and reach out to touch your cheek
But then it fades
like morning frost
under the cruel sun

It fades
into darkness
From warm summer
comes bitter winter

I close my eyes
and I can almost see your face
I close my eyes
and reach out to touch your cheek
But then it fades
like morning frost
under the cruel sun

I do not hope
all hope is passed
My guiding star
has fallen into deep darkness

You are gone now
You have passed into the shadows
but still. . .

I close my eyes
and I can almost see your face
I close my eyes
and reach out to touch your cheek
But then it fades
like morning frost
under the cruel sun

I do not dream
for all dreams die
So I just close my eyes
and I can almost see you standing there
and believe you are still here with me

Almost