Fell Back Again
I took a walk through the depths of my soul
Truth be told I didn't know what I'd find
There were signs of corrosion
And many of the monoliths were crumbling
But sitting on the steps of one
Was but a mere child with my eyes
Gesturing at all of the ruin
That I myself had unleashed
Those eyes were sorrow filled eyes
Eyes filled with angst and anger
Eyes ashamed of everything I represent
For they are the eyes that know
I became everything I vowed not to
Everything I ran from as a child
But I can't bring comfort to those eyes
Not as I am now and my path is clear
I'll have to set myself on fire
And hope from the ashes I arise a phoenix
Otherwise I'll die a burnout
Who never achieved his dreams
I hurt myself more than anyone else ever could
By convincing myself I was all alone
But here on this day I wonder
If I fell back again
Would anyone be there to catch me
Copyright © Christopher Goss | Year Posted 2019
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