Empty Shores

What did you feel in that room?
When all the eyes gazed upon you
You kept telling stories of distant wars
far away battles on empty shores

You painted pictures with your words
But...
Do you think anyone heard?

It’s natural to feel a chill
when you’re cold and naked
in the middle of nowhere

I remember who I was then
it comes flooding back to me
Like a long lost friend

I know
it’s not now what I am
but the questions run deeper
then the answers ever can

Am I destine
to feel this alone
In a room full of strangers
that can only pretend

Give me back
a shred of dignity
I’m tired of playing the fool
in this sick comedy