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Dedicated to naash for her wonderful story

My Facade

I see a rose, hidden in years of fright

Petals of blood, fallen through the night

Of love, of joy, of sorrow, of life

Reflections of my empyrean light

Translucent but firm, a finger locks

Grasps the fragile and lovely, but lost

And in the distance, forgotten ghosts mock

They'll stay silent; words preserved in frost

As you do see; a tragedy has been

I see a lament for those have gone

An elegy blanketed by velvet sheen

A façade imprinted in opulent song

Shattered is the mask I wore

And my dream is chained to its grave

All I wanted, for one bird to soar

Now, no one to protest; there's none left to save

I'll see you again, another moonlit time

Glowing enchanted by ethereal beam

I'll watch you as my death knell chimes

Redemption than to perish in impossible dream

Yes, I know that it is confusing and seems not to make sense. Look closer and maybe you'll see the meaning. Also, doesn't let single spacing so the poem looks...awkward?

This was inspired by the story "My Facade" by naash, which you can find under my favorites. Suggested read- great story! (Especially for all those NejiTen fans!) It'll help you understand the poem more.