I wish i could erase
This sickening poison
The people
The stories
The hunger
The lies
That haunt me
Until my very last breath
But
I am slowly
Cleansing this sword
Erasing the stains
The taints
And the faults
Weaving this life
Thread after thread
Reviving the faded colors
Letting them melt into place
Finding the key
Born from shadows
That leads
To the world's
Greatest treasure
Wanting to make
Colors dance
Just like those
From our mountains
Did before me
Hearing the one word
No one expected
Opportunities
YOU ARE READING
Darkened shades
PoetryI lie awake When most have drifted The imaginary pen Racing strokes of blood for ink On the burning pages Hidden from those Of the other side "Let us see..." I say to them For only a brave eye Can catch What remains real Inside my corrupted soul Be...
