Some are introduced
To revenge
Then, are they not an eponymous fool?
By war or vendetta
Brothers
Sister
By blood or tree
...
Revenge cares not for thee

I awoke,

cold

vibrant words once nestled
drift into hollow memories
visions fade black and white
await the muse
to shine her light.

I am masked
my voice silenced
can you see
cloudy brown eyes
tear cautiously

can you see my pain
confess validated sins
slowly evaporate penance

can you see my soul,
absolved
a muted existence
lay waste

can you see life

Have you heard of midnight miracles?
Demons gaze upon a forlorn realm to find remnants of hope.
Frightened Lambs turn into lions.
Spirits of life sing hymns of death.
Once your slumber is lost,
Your soul can never be found.

I tell myself
I don't need anyone
but the truth is
no one needs me

can you breathe for the both of us?

the ivy wrapped tight
around my fixated arm
it swallows me whole