We'Re Not In Kansas Anymore
Have you ever found your mind
drifting into that dark place
that secret and dense absence of light
look into the mirror and say
"There is beauty in destruction"
running your fingertips down your spine
collarbone wrists hips ankles
only to feel numb
your heart imploding
as the gravitational pull
plays tug-o-war
with your passion
10 versus 1
your heartbeat slows
leaving behind a shell
the exquisite mask your sold your soul to construct
was it worth it
did all of your dreams come true
are you happy
pure
untouched
perfect
no
just the 3rd degree burn of deception
fall to your knees
beg for the last five years of your life back
thin chance
slim chance
anything but fat chance
click your heels 3 times
all that glitters is long gone
follow the yellow brick road back to your heart
grab hold of yourself
time waits for no one
not even you
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