4:44

4:44 eyes open wide Lay in the dark Gaze at the clock 4:44 make a wish So the final chapter Begins 4:44 everywhere I look Is it malicious intent Or only mere coincidence 4:44 how to break the spell Locate and remove the Emotional connection chip 4:44 she looked at his photo Saw right through

Empty vessel

He stole away Under the cloak Of darkness Backpack thrown Carelessly Over weary hunched Shoulders Filled with Unsuspecting souls Carelessly collected Over nowhere Miles Casting shadows Of doubt Calling it love Leaving a trail Of broken bits Wherever he goes © jillterry  

Processing and purging

Hearing the truth The ugly truth Trying hard to process What it really means Was always a bitter pill But somehow easier to swallow At least when there was something A reason on which to blame Delusional Madness Insanity Lunacy An innate inability To deal To cope To live To feel A falsity I now