Beyond the Shroud
fortified memories concealed by stone
hidden away from prying eyes
treading lightly on cold numbing floors
tactile sense my only friend
here beyond the shroud
stumbling and crawling all the way
old wounds never healing
unmistakable sound of faint breathing
like ancient whispers echoing on
here beyond the shroud
darkness blanketing moistened skin
breathing humid air is like drowning
eyes burning from stinging sweat
mixing with tears from hopelessness
here beyond the shroud
lost forever is this cherished treasure
having forgotten its entombed location
lack of sustenance leaves my body quivering
fearful of dying all alone
here beyond the shroud
fearful of dying
all alone
here
beyond the shroud
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Having recently found aforementioned cherished treasure,
I think I'm going to be OK now. Thanks M!
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Copyright © Malkavian Raven | Year Posted 2014
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