Eyes of the ages
Trapped in waves
within the shadows
stare at my soul
I try to hide
But there's
nowhere to go

Each shaded entity
moves in and out of me
until I scream
to touch a beam;
a shadow ray
to replace
this encroaching
pack of lies

Sometimes
I believe in
deeper truths
beyond abuse
past neglect
where some form
of love can yet
conquer it

and starve the pain
expose the shame
of the river old
that cannot be
the way anymore
as we turn
to better things
and brighter days

Dedicated to:
AmbergrisJane