Faithless Hope

Dreams unrevealed reach out
Winding down life's unending road
Reaching for the dreams of childhood
Tearing apart the seams of existence

Fears locked away in the darkness
Clawing their way towards the exit
Reaching for love's powerful light
Eager to eat away at the spirit

Hopes for the future begin to die off
fading away into the darkness
Losing grip with what once was
Letting go of all that was once good

Laughter falls upon deafened ears
Shattering onto the cold hard ground
Never to be seen or heard from again
Never to experience joy in this life

Tears of hatred fall down a weary cheek
Staring into the mirror at the monster
Hating every pockmark and blemish
Wishing to smile once more