When Roots Rot

Grown in filth
without love or nurture;
neglect rotted our roots deep below.

Growing pains
from swaying in great storms;
deceit drained our desire to flower.

Leaves wilted
while fungus clogged our veins;
we craved the caress of a rainbow.

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Tearful Eyes

dulled my mind and left my soul despaired

When No One Saw and No One Heard

the soil soaked in my hurried hurt

The Devil’s Whisper

caused my life to vanish

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Cold Inheritance

in the end you finally broke my heart

Fed on Dirt

we knew neither compassion nor remorse

Big Daddy

each word I uttered, I heard your voice

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When No One Saw and No One Heard

the soil soaked in my hurried hurt

Brave Enough

I wish I were brave enough to speak

I Exist

to be rescued from this icy place