Castles
Love elusive; Sword piercing the frozen heart. Hard as expected, falsely defending its territory from those outside the walls. Knocking invites repulsion. The king cannot be bothered. “I am the king of my castle,” you say. You say inside the throne room of the empty space, yelling orders at your subjects, none of whom exist. [...]
Lonely Crowd
Trees all scattered around me. I know them by name, well, most. Branches waving, the sun glistening high above their long necks. So friendly, then going back to their solitary stature ignoring my presence. All I have are leaves, since fallen off, reminders of what once was. Conversation too brief, not reaching out, but inward, [...]
Catacombs of Introspection
Quiet exasperation, Questiong existence. Down, lost somewhere in my reflection. Darkness, eyes blackened by soot. Fire once burned strong and high. Faintly it struggles to survive. Cold remains of what used to inspire the flame, Callously numb my bloody fingers and freeze my dirty tears. Screaming, to the distance, unheard. Silence eerily shouts back, causing [...]
Inside Look At Someone Who Seemingly Has It All Together
Sin (the evil darkness) Creeps in (like a bedbug at night) Corrupting my soul. (burrowing beneath my skin) Deep within. (eating away at my flesh) Doing damage (a parasite sucking my blood) Unnoticed by my eyes. (distracted by desire) Will I realize?? (blind to reality) That I am the one (thinking others to blame) Who [...]
