Dark Emotion

 

In the darkness it dwells waiting

In the depths of the soul it lies craving

In the shadows of my consciousness creeping

In the back of my head hiding

 

Mystery be the origin of this sentiment

Some refer to it as the fifth element

Like a deep hunger that grows within

It may have caused the original sin

 

Chaos is its nature like a burning flame

Many have burned playing with its elaborate games

Its power on us is overwhelming

Futile is the thought of resisting

 

This sentiment is a fickle companion

Leaving many without a shoulder to cry on

Often it grants everything you wish for

Then without warning walks out the door

 

I am victim to its many inconsistencies

A speck against its many chaotic tendencies

Bloody and beaten I lie beneath the stars

Will I forever remain behind its bars?

 

Torn asunder my heart was left bleeding

Oh pain so sweet will there be any meaning

With all this I lay on my back and wonder

If given a chance from it would I wander?

 

Pain be the prize that it grants me today

I remain hopeful that tomorrow will be another day

Even if this be the price I pay for each chance

I would still stay forever in its dance

 

I say to thee even with this I shall not falter

This thorny path I have chosen shall not alter

With this I have my answer and my own agreement

If passion shall be my crime then let love be my punishment