the white abyss
hiding behind a different face
your fear just an inch away from cool air
the thin curtain feeling like boulder
you itch to expose it
to the world
to the wind
to your own reflection
to see if anyone
would cower in fear
or shine sympathetic eyes
but you already know the outcome
you've played it over and over again
in your swimming thoughts
the paranoia unable to drown
the fear unable to escape
your insecurities cage you
in a sempiternal cavern
your screams and tears and love
heard in the music of the night