Too long I’ve walked this earth, searching
for another escape, another door
opening.
Too long I’ve searched this earth, seen
doors invitingly ajar yet passing
for pastures of allure.
Too long I’ve seen this earth, alienating
me and my mind from all other kind
of beings.
Too long I’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 others’ eyes; my hollow darkens
as the stars rise to their final salute
a mock tribute
to a life too long lived
– in avoidance
