May I Stay Awhile?

It's closing time, I know
but, please, may I stay awhile,
it's cold and blowing snow,
you've coffee left yet, and
I've no place to go.

Just an empty flat
where the ghosts are active,
the memories painful;
please, may I stay,
I'd gladly help clean up,
please don't shut me out,
no coat will keep out the cold,
no light drive away the darkness.

I was so lonely in her arms,
yet so lost without them,
please, may I stay awhile?

©2010  Michael Shelby