Separated

My hand rests on cold, hard glass
Waiting for the time to pass
I see you on the other side
A place where faith and fear collide

I call your name, but you can’t hear me
I wave my arms, but you can’t see me
I’m worried now, for the sake of your soul
But you’re searching for the meaning they stole

Shadows linger in the corners
Hordes of demons wait on the borders
Hollow emotions with a vampiric embrace
This world you’d leave without a trace

My jaw sets, and I can’t wait any longer
I pound at the glass and regret I’m not stronger
My knuckles start to bleed, but the pain won’t last
And I hammer away at the unyielding glass

My heart longs to erase your pain
My spirit pours out like healing rain
My soul strives to become your cure
But can I help? I may never be sure

Your soul starts to fade, and you become very distant
But I can see in your eyes that you’re being resistant
Shadows close in, the demons break through
And the hollow emotions begin to consume you

A frozen fire runs through my veins
My hopes become bound by chains
I fall to my knees with a horrific shudder
And in the utter silence, a cold whisper

"brother"