He just swims in his mind
drowning sorrows in drinks,
the light has burnt out
he's unable to think,
about life and what to do.

He sneaks off in the night
taking heavy-hearted steps,
he leaves nothing behind
he just wants to forget,
about life and what not to do.

approaching nightfall
rosy stray lips talk too much
drinking the false truth

spawning promises
deep in the pond with goldfish
the final breakdown

front line; left behind
a steady battle cry crawls
into the death drum

Somewhere
I know you're there
But I wish you'd be here.

Your toxic smoke,
burning in my lungs.

My mouth's at loss
Longing after your blood.