Slipping away

You pulled me back
from the edge
of all that was lost
to a galaxy of
nothingness.

As you held on
to the splintered
fragments
that once made up
me
I felt all those
big dreams
slip away.

And how they did.

Squeezed into the
blackness
of an ever expanding
black hole.

But you held on to
me.

And I was empty.

And I was alone.

And I just wanted
you to
let go.

Settled

I am meant to be
gloriously happy
and grateful
and thankful
and everything else
that comes with
settling down.

So how come
I just feel sad?

Tattoo

I thought it was noble
to have your name
carved across my soul.

Emblazoned for all the world to see.
For loved ones to fear.

Made up

Half painted.
Half decorated.
I present the censored side.
Tuning out conversations
that might keep me sane.

And now stripped bare
I recognise what i am.

Half human.

Fairy Tale

You.

You were suppose to be
my knight in shining armour,
a handsome prince
to come rescue me.

Not an ordinary bloke
with failings.

Overlooked

Below the fine film
of skin
which clings
to once glorious bones
would you find
who I once was
or over look
the decay
stating
"there is nothing here."

Love of a clown

I have cried the tears of a thousand clowns,
I have walked the path of a thousand men,
wandering aimlessly,
until I found this unfathomable love
that only faltered when in isolation.