Words and Lights

Why is it now that words fail? That the voices are cast aside from the world Leaving only a trace of life Across a plain of madness It is with uplifting words that I can find peace Using them as weapon and shield I can prosper for a short period Before being dragged unwilling into the void I used to dream Beautiful dreams in the nights Only a shred of them remain I can’t keep my eyes closed anymore The light that was guiding me was false I was tricked by the golden strands I fear I may have followed them too far And I am shackled to their deceit However, I am not doomed yet For in the distance there are more lights Along with new words and voices All to be seen and heard