I have seen the most wretchéd of times
The most wretchéd of man
And wonder of survival
The boredom that defeats the purpose
The purpose that has vanquished
The heart that has cracked open
Death hides itself away
Life only peeks in from time to time
False smiles for others
Only tears for me
Walking in circles
Looking up and down
Seeing only grey to black
Fear of future
Regret of past
Wandering presence
Where are the flowers?
Where is the sun?
No birds
No laughter
Only the constant blur
The buzzing in my brain
Concrete emotions
Iced compassion
Is God there?
Is anyone really there?
I am not what I would be
I am what I won't be
Through smoke and alcohol
In the end remaining the same
The wretchéd days
The wretchéd haze
I do not even understand
Then I am not understood
Why does the caged bird sing
And I do not?