Standing proudly on the periphery of life and death

I saw you.

Unwavering against the Pacific winds

I admired you.

Apart from the chaotic flow of the city

I longed for you.

Arms spread towards the horizon

I envied you.

A second passed and you were gone

I miss you.

-trj

Alcohol filled my lungs.
Sweat covered my skin.

I burned my hands as I reached for the sun.
And lost my voice among the crowd.

Broken souls danced around me.
I melted into their embrace.

Chaos has never felt so wonderful.

-trj

He is a champion
Or so he believes.

Bathed in the shadows of glory
Standing alone amidst his destruction

Friends, all fallen
Their voices, silenced.

Blood stained wings drape across his shoulders
And carry him towards Heaven.

-trj