Nexus

This darkness 
Deep inside of me
I fear is never ending
Consuming…confusing

A restless spirit 
Looking for escape
From its own shadow
Searching…emerging

What light there is
Illuminates a path 
Of self-destruction
Disturbing…lurking

I stand beside myself
Out of touch
With my reflection
Daunting…mocking

My soul surrenders
To the fate
Life has to offer
Waiting…aging

-JJR 7/2/16
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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