when music dies

Truth glares Minutes keep ticking Hammering inside brain Numb fingertips Pain grows subsides shoots Dark drops of blood Sudden tiredness Clouds the mind Shrouds the being Need some sleep Deep slumber bereft of touch smell Being one with void

Someday I’ll muster the courage Someday I’ll be able to challenge Someday I’ll have a faceoff Someday I’ll tear out the mask Someday I’ll show the mirror Someday I’ll do the litmus test Someday I’ll get over the fear of loss Someday I’ll gather the strength Someday I shall rest in peace…