Stone, Blood, Salt, Rust

chained up by encircling memories
heart of stone a thudding ache
all these harsh responsibilities
its more than I can take

I thought I'd conquered time
smashed the hourglass to the wall
ignored the ghost in the mirror
wiped away blood and walked tall

but the salt still remains
bitter upon my tongue
marble cheeks stained with the horrified thought
of how it could all go wrong

chains red rusted by this fury
salt sands slip in my empty head
all I do is try to help
but destroy this love instead

they say love is a cruel master
but even more so is time
how long can I last here all alone
and do I still believe you're mine

how can you save me when you're not here
how can I be strong when all I feel is fear
ghost in the mirror fights with rusty chains
as time comes to claim my bloody remains

stone, blood, salt, rust
the sands of time erase my trust.

by Selene
posted on 12/09/2008