In the warmth of the sunlight’s caress
I watch the world pass by
Yet my soul sinks low.
Deep within the recesses of my being
In the shadowed depths of my spirit
A sorrowful echo entwines me
Like a solitary dweller in a desolate abyss
Ensnared by my own naivete…
Failing to see past the Maya of their theater
Where illusions veiled reality.
Within me lies a wreckage adrift at sea…
Knocked off course relentlessly by waves of sadness
Tears form an ocean, engulfing me in their icy embrace
I am but a drifting vessel on this endless sea of hypocrisy
Devoid of direction or destiny
Where my only guides were deceptive shadows.
The dormant dragon within threatens to awaken
Seeking justice that consumes all in its path
Misunderstood…
I am both angel and devil
Grappling with demons deep within.
In the depths of my soul resides not just compassion
But also, a merciless being
I hurt and plead with the heavens, praying for restraint
From this forsaken place, I yearn to rise again
Here I am wrestling with inner monsters
I feel myself slipping into the cold embrace of oblivion
Echoes of hollow laughter fading into the ether.
Amidst the masquerade of twisted words and empty smiles
A tempest rages within…
Flashing bleak thoughts of darkness
Sadness descends tearing at my spirit
Torn between hurt and forgiveness.
Amidst the chaos, my heart whispers…
Urging me to hold on, for hope still lingers
In the abyss, a feeble ember persists
Guiding me towards the flickering light of life
Reminding me of choice…
Of resilience…
Of the beauty in pain and genius intertwined
And the powerful strength of darkness and light combined.
With each breath, I embrace my own heroism
You shall no take this from me….
I worked hard to claim my inner hero
Igniting my own divine fire…
Unashamed of my vulnerabilities.
I can feel the fog dissipating
No longer bound by just darkness
My heart asking "what have you learned?"
I look within...
Engulfed by the wisdom gained
I rise defiantly...
Valiant and organically me.
Imperfect yet beautiful
From this dance with pain I've gained
Though the world may try to poke my wounds
They won't defeat or tame me
For I am more than flesh....
I am the rose and the sword...
Free spirited...
Wild yet Sacred
Blessed by the ancient Gods
I am Divine Incarnate...
And I shall march on!
Sofia E. Falcone
Eiros 