Lament

Battered memories locked in flames

Melt into bitterness and despair.

Launched into the master's games

And denied the right to care.

Stolen from the pure light of day

And thrust into the damned shroud of night.

Try to keep the beast at bay

Seems to be a useless fight.

Beauty twisted, wrapped in death

Disfigured and marred beyond repair;

As you take your final breath

And join me in my despair.