Devastation

When devastation sets in,
there's no truth in color
and tomorrow doesn't exist.
Reality distorts
and what you believe, becomes.
Memories become lost friends of yesterday,
enemies of today.
Responsibility belongs to tomorrow.
Freedom becomes penal,
shadows lighten brilliantly,
dark is light.
Sweat cleanses the brow,
tears heighten perceptions.
And self
destroys self,
righteously.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Maharaj Avatar
May 14, 2013 at 3:20 AM
uve captured the very essence of Devastation. love it.
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