Useless Faith

The door shuts with a resonant tone
A tone signaling an ending, a finality
That for some imperceivable reason can not be achieved
Simply by word of mouth or by action.

Bringing upon a certain form of acceptance,
Knowing that it was inevitable in reality
Yet wishing that the slightest sign had been perceived
A warning to tide off the shock, give a chance for redemption.

Fists tightened under pressure in restraint,
Trying to hold back the flight of emotions
Fighting to overwhelm at any given moment
But resolved to keep them at bay with dignity at stake.

So many moments that are now a blur
Promises made and words said that now mean little
Trying to forget and turn away from all you thought was true
Forming new goals, replacing those that were hopelessly shattered.

Trying to make up for the time spent on useless wishes, thoughtless faith.
While unintentionally from somewhere within-
You are fighting to retain something, anything of that time;
Unwilling to remember but all the while refusing to let go.