he sits unrequited.
he stays where one could see him,
but not where one would acknowledge him.
he stays in a circle,
existence and presence known by those close to him.
he stays unbothered.
acknowledged or not—
he remains there.

you stay in my dreams, day and night.
you keep me awake during ungodly hours
when, supposedly, i am sleeping.
you walk along in my lucid dreams,
and i feel more awake than ever.
you leave traces behind,
and when i see you again as a non abstract being,
you are oblivious.
i am kept haunted by your untouchable presence,
and it is slowly bringing my mind to death.