Hollow Soul

Standing with empty eyes,

Staring across a parched landscape.

Trying to make sense of the scene around me,

Attempting to feel the pulse raging through my veins,

Am I really here?

Is this really my future?

Where did the past veer from my bright vision?

When did the meteor strike and demolish my dreams?

Blinking away tragic tears,

Turning away from hope.

Hindsight tells me I wanted too much,

I dared to presume what I did not deserve.

To breathe the air of immortal figures,

Is a sin many mortals commit.

To look upon their fair presence,

And believe it is possible to measure up.

The truth is much harder to bear,

Many will fall by the wayside.

Left behind like chaff and dust,

Never to be thought of again.

Standing alone with heart in hand,

Desires seared into the flesh with angry irons of shame.

Put it away,

The pain is too great.

Carry on,

Because that is the only way.