Haunting ghosts of memories of the past shriek loudly in my head. I chase after these skeletons ending this conflict by seeing them dead. The messages taunt me even in my waking hours. Even as I escape Despair's path by walking in fields of flowers. The lack of connection of those people I miss The quiet hours I try to fill seem to sicken me like venom After a rattlesnake hiss. I stay strong through my will and slam the memorial closet door. Voices may haunt me But they shall defeat me no more.