The Trojan Gift

Gray grow the daffodils in Depression’s field
     where thorn bushes thrive
          and the sun shines indifferently,
               obscured by sadness’ haze.

Sex offers no allure in Depression’s bed
     where desire lies as dead as laughter,
           and love finds no purchase
                where there is only room for pain.

Yet the senses thrive in this wasteland of the soul,
      heightened and open to Art’s inspiration.
           Is this my compensation
                for the darkness that it brings?

                                                                 July 28, 2015
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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