Guilt
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The Warping
A dark forceWarps the landscapeContorting architectureOut of its shape Tall treesAre spun into spiralsTowers rippleAs if they were tidal Kind facesGlitch into sneersAnd hearty laughterMorphs into jeers Light from street lampsAre sharply deflectedEven the sun’s raysAre being affected A man walks the streetSo long on his ownUnaware that this forceActs on him alone Continue reading
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Chatterbox
Chatterbox, chatterbox In my head Muttering, spluttering Despair and dread Rumbling, mumbling All the time Spouting, shouting Endless lies Chatterbox, chatterbox Can’t be caught Knocking, mocking My every thought Chatterbox, chatterbox Will not cease Rattling, splattering All sense of peace Chatterbox, chatterbox Bite your tongue Chatterbox, chatterbox That’s it, I am done Continue reading
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Depression FM
Depression is like A background radio Tuning into stations Trying to shame you The news bulletins recount Your latest failed projects Talk shows discuss Your many character defects The DJ plays The latest diss tracks A game show host presents A quiz on your dark past I suffered for so long From this abusive broadcast… Continue reading
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Derailed Thoughts
Thoughts derail Go down wrong paths Get stuck in cycles Of fear and wrath The voice is so familiar It sounded like his own But by the time he realisedHe was too far gone He’s been going in circles For hours now Thought he was solving the problem But it was all a sham A… Continue reading
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Shadow
A foul beast Cleaves to your skin Whispering and murmuring About what is within It speaks of failures From times gone by And any light of success It seeks to undermine It loves to mock By copying your gestures As it fastens itself toYour every footstep It is so haunting But one thing you must… Continue reading
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Fury of the Moon
A lament Imperfection stirs The fury of night The moon glares down Glinting with spite During the day Steps strayed Now to the night A debt must be paid They will hear the grinding Of the moon’s teeth And the incessant howling Of wolves in grief Tossing and turning As the minutes tick away Longing… Continue reading
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A Court of Fear and Loathing
My thoughts gather On this spiral staircase Each one sneering With malevolent face They’ve all prepared Each one has a speech Either some accusation Or a declaration of defeat I spin round In this amphitheatre But my attempts at defence Will have no impact here Their white papers Rain down As cheers of derision Echo… Continue reading
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