when I close my eyes I see nothing beyond the edges of my mind predictably breathtaking drops of lives today tomorrow 1000 years gone by or only 10 seconds of my wants or wishes when I look with open eyes I no longer see the edges or even the reflections only the monsters from a comic book world the kings and queens of a tarnished drachma polishing with breath of oxidating vile the saviors and sweaters take the punishment thru clenched-mouthed covered smiles wishing for hope living for life wanting just a little save them