Hollow Man

Hollow man Hollow man, an empty vessel, lived life with vain abandon Selfishness and carnal lust were his constant companions Happiness was sought, indulging frantically in fleshly pleasures Pain was his only reward instead of priceless treasures. Chasing worthless endeavors, enticed by deluded aspirations Followed the leanings of his foolish heart, lead to altered expectations He gulped down licentiously, every drink that was in fashion Spent his life in wantonness and unbridled passions He spiraled down, seduced into debauchery's black hole and wonders to himself, why there is emptiness in his soul He seared his innocent conscience, rejected words heard so long ago Truth remains even though despised, you will reap what you sow Now, he sits, disillusioned and alone, staring into the cracked mirror His bleary eyes beginning to see, the truth ever clearer Still, he ponders if these consequences... are part of destiny's plan... it's hard to admit to himself, his own bad choices... created this... hollow man. April 10,2017