no more

emptiness
misunderstood
without thought or reason
turn away
the emptiness is
not for lack of thought
a place to hide
feelings and fears
from the ego
the internal self
grappling with desires
a need to express
dreams
lacking thought
what is the reason
for baring the soul
will the creator
be understood
reciting the words
inscribed on the stone
memories
of yesterday
a wasted youth
misspent years
no emotion
stoic and hard
for want of love
understanding and desire
unfulfilled
still swimming
against the current
no more

d.s. brueckner
2004