no longer I -
joy in you
pass my focus
in to out

so how will
I open my eyes
and see
your world

despairingly
we desire
equilibrium

what is this
desire for more
power influence

so someone
is at the bottom
we climb on their backs

it all boils
down to "I
will be like God"

small my world
turn inside
to a world

expanse grow
within me
held in

silent me
I words hold
inside roil

words creep out
backwards keep
me silent

fever draw me in
focus me to me
little silent I

how do I not live
with this fever -
learn to focus

outside my love
til the fever gone
I see you clear

cover your head
so you don't tempt
the beast in man

it is your shame
if he would lose
his innocence

you must carry
this burden on
your shoulders

how long do we
live our lives
for a lie

so you think
what of it
do you joy

touch quiet
heart protect
innocent

live to love
unlovely
or just yours