The Dark Poet

The Dark Poet The poet losing touch with life Faces fear untold Reality just slips away Powerless to make it stay When his demons seize a hold Deep dark thoughts pervade his mind, Worms infect his brain. Empty void of utter darkness Shut away from light. No one understands his pain. Feelings twist, turn, and tangle, Things he can’t explain, Oozing mud and pull of death Beckon to a place beyond. Is he going quite insane? Digging, delving, dread... then hope In his troubled crown. Memories of long ago Things he thought he didn’t know Walls come crashing down. Time will tell if he will heal, Escape this dark perdition. Strength and courage he must have Going down this lonely path In search of his redemption. ~~~