As I emerged from the dark tunnel

I realized I had not stepped into the light

Of a beautiful life

With a brilliant aura of serenity,

But into the darkness of reality.

Where honesty is made to be broken

And love does not shine.

Despite all of my gravel groveling through the tunnel

Life was unchanged

I was still sad and lonely

Trapped in an unhappy life.

My escape plan had not succeeded.

Perhaps I missed something in the undulating blackness.

A hidden fork that would have led me into a world of

Dreams come true .