darker the thoughts that run through my spirit
break me inside, tear me apart
shallow the feelings of hope and new days
they pull me and pull me in pieces asunder

onwards they run into scattered formation
in chaos they’re made, and will be reborn
they hunt through the maze, memories long broken
they howl in the night their untethered dismay

darker the thoughts that infect my being
my days and my nights belong still to them
shallow the feelings of brighter sun glory
lifeless remains of forgotten days

(originally written in 12/12/2020)