And so I rest my weary head
and silence overtakes my mind
a dream of you all cloaked in red
raven silk as I close my eyes

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I tread softly
I know not where I am off to
cautiously taking each step
trusting my inner voice
hoping it will lead me to you

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A flat sided slice of time
etched inside my brain
it is all I have of you
no memory in it’s place
my son will know his father’s face

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Six years of sleepwalking
longing for serenity
chained to suppressed anger
sharpening its wit on me
some demons take time to free

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And so I work endlessly
I bend and fold the steel
shape the magic
within myself
hope my dreams become real

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Poisoned eyes
I can’t look away
enchanted eyes
reflecting the flame
inviting eyes
taking me home
as the serpents coil
and I turn to stone

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I spread it out
below the moon
it was all I had to offer
an open hand
a heart in bloom
and a world to discover

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Inside my inner sanctum
I split my skull for all to see
amongst the joy, pain, and anger
catharsis places serenity

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