My Shadow Self

When did I stop believing in magic? Where did my Giants go? A blindfold of fear I've binded myself in Make-believe courage That for a time deceived me Made it impossible to battle Through this raging storm Memorys of the sun's warmth Gradually dissipate Yet the silver light of the moon Still tugs at my heart And wrestles a forced smile Upon my face Unable to move forward Useless to look back Terrified of revelations My blindness has cloaked Who am I without my delusions What has been sacrificed In my resolve to keep them If my watchers still watch It's time to hit play 01/08/21 Crumpled Thoughts Poetry Contest Sponsored by John lawless