Never have I carried a violent mind, Still I take your words, a travesty on my character Still I receive punishment for acts I failed to commit Or that are buried so deep in the past Even the tides have forgotten But like the shore is broken by the wave, these too have subjected me to errosion Parts of my whole, broken And you may not now regret the thoughts you project Until they replace the air in your opinions and the people in the room Until you are left alone with them As they suffocate you.