My Tainted View

Closer to death than ever

Still looking for shiny objects to change the weather

Fates sits balanced on a feather

Seems I’ll never get it together,

Nice guys always seem to finish last

Just before the final prisoner’s fast

You stare as if aghast

Pointing out the historical past,

Seems I know you from somewhere

Experiences from a past life we shared

You always convinced me you cared

But if you really did you wouldn’t have dared,

To throw it all away you never wanted to stay

Living a life of twisted impulse until you’re gray

An out of control actress in life’s one act play

You never realized your soul is made of brittle clay,

Life and love through space and time

Lost reflections of a bright wind chime

Hollow promises not worth a dime

Nothing but dusty faded nursery rhymes,

I wouldn’t step into your shoes if I wanted to

Erosion follows all that appears fun and new

Just as reflections kiss the morning dew

Spirits dance and disappear from my tainted view.