Shadows

there is never an easy way to dissuade that curious set of pretense
led 'round that inevitable frown dropped from the sages
wrapped and bound
pushed up your face
and for a brief moment, I allowed myself
to listen
along the sound of your smile
hoping still for
happiness on a hot slumber
and yet, the willow weeped while the midtown melted down
I cried
stumbling
realizing nothing lasts forever
emptiness grew
while
the rage continued to press against
warm hearted fools who care
like a razor the words jutted
until
no things were left evident
evidence removed and placed in a safe house
somewhere in a demented mind
a tortured soul
where darkness still pulls...