Shadows of a Hollow Life

Through the affliction, what do you see? A hollow life of gilded luxury.

Twisting turns that buried the you. Lessons learned, but not from

the truth. The future looks all shiny and bright. Creeping shadows from

your inner light. Sit around and talk about who? Don't be surprised, but it might

be you. Who can that wrenched soul be? An empty vessel

who just wants to be free. Ambushed from somewhere behind. Taking permanent distance

in your mind. Ow. The mind plays tricks and then takes leave.

Look at all that you've not achieve. One more play might have snagged