time has finally caught up and 
slowed me down, leaving me breathless 
intent to teach me a thing or two
disturbed thoughts push my dreams away
waiting to be fulfilled
my dreams linger around 
weighing me down every day
one by one, i lose sight of 
those once around me and 
trudge on on my own, 
through rain and through sun
as i pretend to live life 
darkness [ silence ] engulfs me 
painting my heart black 
while my eyes continue to 
scan the road that seemingly 
has no end...

 

