The Collected Tales

Twilight Dreams

Perhaps if the stars

lay upon the barren sea,

I will no longer gaze

at the richness of the sky

but at the waters that

gaze upon me.

The sky with its rich

hues of light,

jewels that linger untouched

by earthly hands whose thoughts

desire its touch.

Those empty eyes

that search far above

for they have searched below,

when can they say

"I can never ask for more?"

It pains me to see

the waters gazing

with empty sockets

into blinded eyes

and calloused minds,

their constant whispering

to ears that could not hear

now grown hoarse

for they could never

understand.

If only the stars

should fall upon the barren sea,

I will no longer gaze

at the richness of the sky,

now dark and vague,

the infinite path now shattered

from its upward flight

the flesh can no longer climb.

Then, I can never ask for more.

But alas, they awoke

with tongues slithering,

hissing and drowning

the muted voices of the Soul.

for they will never,

ever understand.

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