Poisoned Faith

I cast the shadows of the worlds I lost
I count my sins so I forget the cost
I name my demons in this fading dream
My faith still hides because my heart’s unclean

Once a lie of the mirror’s trust
Lost my sight when I felt my lust
Waking up underneath the stars
I broke away and I’ve come so far

Still so pure underneath this shell
Gazing in and hiding from my hell
I centre myself in a plain of prayer
I look at myself but see nothing there

I am a part of yesterday
The poisons coming and the things they’d say
I keep myself so far away
My yesterday becomes today

I write confessions to depart with death
I will continue after my last breath
I pray for light to come back to me
My only hope lies in what I can not see
Copyright © | Year Posted 2006

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July 8, 2011 at 11:47 AM
I enjoyed reading your amazing poetry today Ian. I hope you have a wonderful weekend filled with good health, love, laughter, and loads of inspiration. Love, Carol
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June 23, 2010 at 9:43 AM
This is still one of my favorite poems written by you Ian. Love, Carol
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August 5, 2009 at 8:50 AM
I am reading my favorite poems today and just wanted to let you know this is still a favorite to me . Love, Carol
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