Too long

Too long Iโ€™ve walked this earth, searching
for another escape, another door
opening.

Too long Iโ€™ve searched this earth, seen
doors invitingly ajar yet passing
for pastures of allure.

Too long Iโ€™ve seen this earth, alienating
me and my mind from all other kind
of beings.

Too long Iโ€™ve memorised my earthly ventures,
and seeing now the setting sun
recalling only the broken ones:
the flashbacks of an attempted life,
the horrors in othersโ€™ eyes; my hollow darkens
as the stars rise to their final salute
a mock tribute
to a life too long lived
โ€“ in avoidance

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