i sit in my cloud of shadows
alone.
these lies, these secrets circle my
bare neck and constricts my throat
whispers tell me my struggle to claw away is
in vain.

i pull at the invisble restraint with blood-shot
eyes. it is clear to me now
that i can not escape
these lies, these secrets
that keep me awake at night
that enter my mind unexpectantly
that forces me to realize the torment
that has been brought upon me.

no spear of light can penetrate
through the lies i gave birth to
my lifeless body lays still while
these lies, these secrets devour
my soul and dress every corner
in deadly black.