Slow erosion of the will
Empty, forgotten and lost
Every dream unfulfilled
A relationship at any cost
Constant loneliness
Eroding the soul
Yet no one knows
Save the lover that controls
A spirit dying from abuse
Manacles of guilt
A conditioned heart
Systematic deconstruction
Potential turned sterile
A body torn apart
Obeying each instruction
Avoidance of the peril
While appearances stay smart
Silent hopes missing their mark
Yet no one knows
copyright – Michael R. Wood - 2003