Veil

Cold eyes press up against, this
Unseen veil -- the world smiles,
And drinks in its splendor, while I
Mourn the passing of moments.

So much has been lost, and so
Much has been given, but in it all
I find myself alone in the corner,
Letting poisoned tears slide down.

Alcohol drowns out these inner
Demons - but cannot quench the
Dark flames that howl within my
Failing, and pitifully sad existence.

All those childhood dreams have
Been crushed, and in a flume of
Smoke - nicotine reminds me that
I should give them a moment more.

And so I stare - as bloodied images
Crawl to the surface, and the smile
Of lost friends echo within my soul,
Staining the splendidly pure veil.

Heavy breaths, heavy sighs, heavy
Thoughts fill the night - I am trapped
As my soul cries - so I sit and listen to
My demon's lament - sweet symphony.

Of a life pressed up against the veil,
Against eternity, against existence.
Few know of their sweet lament, as
They reach up, and shred asunder this

Veil.