wound,
I have ever known,
I took a chance,
Let her inside,
Sunk in her roots,
Ripped up my life,
Heart now is stone,
Veins flow with ice,
No thought of remorse,
As I end this life.
Marionette
Trapped in a prison
No bars on the door
Just silence in the air
And blood on the floor.
If I could just stand
I could walk right out
Yet, misery and despair
My strings have cut.
Tears of Shame
The padded halls
Whisper of pain
Hands tightly knit
Head bowed to pray.
Noose is secured
Around my soul
Kick out the chair
And let me fall.
Demons of flesh
Angels of stone
With a drop of blood
Snuff out the sun.
Beg for forgiveness
With tears of shame
As I am carried forth
Past your open grave.
The Pied Piper
Who is this man standing before them?
"Come to me, little people, come gather 'bout"
No name is given of the man so bold.
Slowly they draw closer, warily they gather round.
Random words begin spilling from his lips,
Forming verses flowing into beautiful, melodic song.
"Follow me to hope. Follow me to love.
Follow me and together we'll right the old wrongs."
Appeased masses swaying to the sound,
Begin giving in to the rhythm of the beat,
Minds trapped in their perpetual bliss,
Follow blindly where the Pied Piper leads.
The Spark of Life
The spark was there
When I was a boy
It vanished in the air
Taking away my joy
Only one place
Do I feel at peace
Standing at a tomb
The wind in the trees
It is so quiet
Near the grave
Away from the riot
Of the day to day
I feel death's touch
All around
And try not to rush
To be in the ground
So I live my life
One day at a time
And hope the spark
Once again does shine
The War Within
The light fades,
As night begins,
Angel and Demon,
At war within.
The Angel cries,
Darkness overwhelms,
Demonic shouts ring,
Loose the Hounds of Hell.
Angelic halo falls,
White wings run red,
Eyes shining in life,
Now close in death.
Serene Perfection
While angels sing
Of serene perfection,
Demons summon
Their faithful minions.
With razor's edge
The truth is known,
Tears of blood
Begin to flow.
Screaming in silence
With labored breath,
To truly know life,
You must first taste death.
Regrets
Go through the motions,
Like a puppet on a string,
Dead to the world,
Imprisoned in this dream.
See your eyes shining,
So full of joy and life.
Watch as sorrow sets in,
Darkness smothers your light.
Now emotionless and numb,
Eyes stare vacantly ahead,
I weep these tears of regret,
For everything I left unsaid.
Vapors
Vapor of our soul,
Blown on winds of life,
Struggles to find substance,
Before the coming night.
Seeking the truth,
In a world of lies,
Watching our hopes,
Shrivel and die.
Grasping for answers,
To give life meaning,
Learning too late,
We are just dreaming.
The Ballad of Little Red
Little red,
Little red,
Stop your hiding,
Come out and play.
I had you once, almost out,
In my sight, soul was claimed,
They took you in, safely away,
So here we are, once again.
Little red,
Little red,
Open the door,
For me to come in.
I had you once, almost out,
In my grasp, heart in hand,
They pulled you back, safely away,
So here we are, once again.
Little red,
Little red,
Hide while you can,
You'll soon feel the touch,
Of my cold dark hand.
Welcome Death
The gray runs red,
Walls bleeding sorrow,
Knife pierces the vein,
Will be no tomorrow.
"Destroy your soul,
Shatter your night,
Tear down your walls,
Come to end your life."
Eyes staring,
Piercing deeply,
Life fading,
Fleeing swiftly.
No hope,
No rest,
No peace,
Welcome Death.
Twilight Beckons
Oh men of Earth
Tremble in fear
Weep for your children
For their hour is near.
Crimson rivers flow
Sand turns to glass
Blackened sky shines upon
Fields of smoldering ash.
The bones of our fallen
Litter their path
Leading them onward
To the arms of death.
The Yellow Road
You came far to see the wizard,
Followed the yellow brick road,
Traveled through the forest,
That led to his emerald home.
One of you needs a heart,
One of you needs a brain,
One of you needs courage,
One of you is displaced.
Your heart let you withstand evil,
The monkeys you defeated with wit,
With courage you saved your friend,
And together you defeated the witch.
Your heart, your brain,
You had them all along,
And with your courage
It’s time to send her home.
Eyes of tin and straw,
Look to the lion's evil grin,
What are you waiting for, boys?
Grab her and dig in.
Coke and Gin
Angels and demons
Coke and gin
Soul torn between
Righteousness and sin.
Time stands still
As she walks in
This angelic creature
With the sinister grin.
Eyes pierce the veil
See to my heart
Hand caresses gently
Before ripping it apart.
Broken and bleeding
I fall to the ground
And into the bottle
Of sorrow I drown.
Blinded Eyes
Broken streets,
Fading lights,
Memories sharpen,
Reality's knife.
Cutting deep,
Etching words,
Lies and deceit,
Becoming truth.
Step by
step,
Choking dust,
Blinds the eyes,
Of hope and love.
Truth of My Soul
Overbearing hate,
Undermining deceit,
The lurking eyes,
Always staring at me.
Demons rending flesh,
Tear into my mind,
Imps brandishing flames,
Searing my eyes.
My soul cries out,
Sanity slipping away,
Guardian Angel screams,
Red, are white wings stained.
Shadows of war,
Abolishing the light,
Bringing darkness to all,
A never ending night.
So I hide away,
The truth of my soul,
Huddling in silence,
Till the last demon falls.
Eternal Slumber
The sun blinding my thoughts,
Darkness illuminating the path,
Lips burn from questions,
I was too afraid to ask.
Soul searching for peace,
From shades of my past,
Looking for love and hope,
A joy that would last.
Cutting of flesh and bone,
Never pierced to deep,
As I lay my head down,
For the eternal sleep.
Ruby Lips, Alabaster Skin
Her ruby red lips
Promised me warmth
With whispers of love
She urged me on.
I opened my arms
To her sweet embrace
Blinded by alabaster skin
And an innocent face.
The windows of her soul
Drew me deep within
I found myself lost
In her intoxicating scent.
I’ve crossed the threshold
And now it’s too late.
I have given myself to Death
I have sealed my fate.
Angel’s Wings
Demons retreat
Angels take flight
Darkness gives way
To morning's light.
Twisted monuments
Are all that remain
Telling their story
Of misery and pain.
Weary and worn
Wounded and scarred
With determined steps
She keeps moving on.
Her strength may waver
But she will not fall
As the wings of Angels
Carry her home.
Breathe, Sleep, Dream
Fire cuts
Razor burns
For this pain
The soul yearns.
Pale moon
Shining bright
Search the sun
For the meaning of life
Black spots
Freckle the skin
Ashes of peace
Carried on the wind
Stone cries
Rain bleeds
Open eyes wide
Breathe, sleep, dream.
White Fields of Yesterday
Lies upon lies
Shroud the truth
To give one hope
Of a brighter future.
Yet this illusion is
White fields of yesterday
That misleads minds
And destroys dreams.
Crushing them beneath
The souls of men
That are forever haunted
By what could have been.
Whom I Used To Be
Within her smile
I've come to see
Twisted reflections
Of whom I used to be.
Passionate, joyful,
Genuine and pure,
Open of heart,
Confident and sure.
Yet now I am cold,
Wretched and jaded.
This silence is palpable
For all laughter has faded.
Despondently, I search
For the path that leads
Back out of the rubble
To whom I used to be.
Broken Heart
In guilt and sorrow,
I bow my head.
Whispering the words,
Forever left unsaid.
I took forgranted,
The time I had.
Always too busy,
To sit and laugh.
So I paint the mask,
To hide the pain
Of this broken heart
Beating
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