Trapped

An endless pit, a feeling of dread Ever unmoved by the deepest breath Shallow reflection, eyes cast outward A grainy image marks the horizon Lifeless and languid Heart skips a beat Heavy eyelids Collapse at your feet Hard gaze, insipid face Lead anchor, shouldered burden Fettered wrists, stolen passion Desire abates, withdrawn out of sight A grey forlorn world seen through dead eyes A hapless recluse, I cover my face A fleeting moment, but a familiar place