Stubborn stains

This morning I walked into my heart to empty my wardrobe
Of all my wasted dreams that had gathered dust
And among all those cloths were stubborn stains
That reminded me immediately of you

Among a myriad of stars those stains would strobe
A nostalgic light that followed a warm gust
That easily awoke my memories bond by heavy chains
Taking me back to the time of just us two

You kept me going, kept me straying from the light
You'd hold my hand in the most tragic of times
And breathe softly words that had no weight but moved me
You were my happiness, my world, my light and day

But elsewhere needed you, it took you away in the night
Faster than my tears could fall, hitting the ground like chimes
But somehow you knew our time together wasn't a guarantee
And you left these stains, knowing they would stay

Again, you're gone beyond and reminded me of common happiness
With simply a red stain, you've held my hand tighter than ever
I've dusted my dreams off, and place them back inside
That is where they belong, with you always by their side

Where ever you are,
As you stare at the stars
Has my words reached you?
You're gone but your stains remain,
Softly I say to them
"Thank you,
I love you"