All Night long you run marathons through my mind

No peace or rest can I find

All day long up and down you go making track in my thoughts

Leaving little space for anything or anyone else to intrude

Unlike most phantom whose powers may wane in the light of day

Your power to take control and hold my mind subjugated seem to remain steady

My heart beats with a melody so strong and true

But the only song that it seems to recognize or replicate is the song about you

When I close my eyes in hope of rest or peace your face comes into view

With eyes wide open the scene does not change you and only you remain clear and true

It makes no difference if my eyes are open or closed,

whether I am asleep or awake

the phantom is at home and on task