Destiny

Once I walked down a path that was dark and treacherous. 
That path was overgrown with deceit and thievery. 
The thorns of delusion were laced with vile poison.
I carried this cross with a mighty burden of shame a tow.
You placed upon me guilt that was not mine.
Your legacy is one of despair and I will not share it with you.
I will not carry on in this twisted plot to ruin innocent lives. 
Your evil will stop with me. 
As a result I wear these scars. 
At least no one else will have to suffer as I did. 
I control my destiny now.

(Written by Amy E. McCoy 6-5-13)

Shattered

Your dreams have been shattered; they lay scattered throughout your mind. 
The will to reassemble your your thoughts takes a tremendous amount of energy.
You struggle to maintain control over your emotions. 
Every day the burden gets heavier; your agony greater; your heart darker.
At night alone in the darkness your eyes flow with might rivers of despair
You shudder in your pain; you cling to your hopes of a better tomorrow.
When morning finally rescues you from the torment of loneliness, you steel your determination and march bravely on. You are not willing to admit the dread you feel from the setting sun.



(Written by Amy E. McCoy 11-1-06)

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