Promises
How meaningless they all become
Tiny grains of sorrow and uselessness surround us for each one broken
Until the sand which catches in our eyes becomes impenetrable
We scratch at them madly
Trying to remove this relentless irritant
Only managing to blind ourselves further
Courage
Foolish are we who convince ourselves that we possess it
The sinister cloak of fear always at our heels
Waiting for the chance to twist itself around our necks
Consuming us no matter how viciously we claw at its threads
Regret
That which has become my constant shadow
My ever faithful companion
After all those around me have fallen
You alone remain standing next to me
Haunting my every breath
A constant whisper in my ear
Not even allowing me the simple pain of solitude
Refusing to cease its stalking
Feasting on my soul
Its appetite never satisfied
Trailing behind me for eternity
