an early fall to difficulties
leaves one feeling all alone
reality shakes the outer shell
rattles completely to the bone
Extracting love's idyllic dream
smashing, crushing words leave shards
killing the soul, puts imagination in chains
withdraws all potent winning cards
Long does hope's glimmer shine
fend darkness til light snuffed out
the fight for air, life's fundamental
the greatest struggle ever, break free
or die with muted shout.
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photo "i-appropriated" from Jack
