Amends

It's perspective that sees a reflection so distorted Where onced resided innocence, reality thieves away Awakening resentment, serving only a barrier; The echoes resonate, even in sound's isolation A heart to forgive, time has had its way. Consciousness tempts latent questions Comparison finds excuses for failures Consequence has to be the fault of another; The hand that neared, was an attack on the defenceless Empathy shows responses for its generation, beyond intention. Repressed thoughts burst into expression Filters are scarce, where tragedy becomes focal Sympathy a pursuit, to compel stays; Tears fell before action was considered Eyes aged through loathing, fear years' loss more. Yearning for affection that seems ubiquitous An entitlement complex maybe, exaggeration undermines To smile is possible, if only the light would not cast shadows; It was a mistake, stop before the pain A hero to an enemy, a cycle of placements. Efforts at nudity, miscontrued for an effect Personalities differ, depending on the person asked Conservative behaviour, inhibits identity's truth; Words shouted, touched no flesh but scarred Love will not rest, do not leave soon.