Ink Bleeds Through

Long for the words of a forgotten time

you can't reclaim the days

in search of pillars of granite thoughts

crumbled lay to waste

constant clouded visions of a former self

eyes deceive the soul

carry confusion in your pocket

burden on your sleeve

try a concept I call self control

by all means quench your thirst

but take your sugar with shit first

words more than words when made in thought

but actions beat the clock

quick to drown when the tide grew thick

beg for the storm to stop

trade your frame for a respected breath

before you try to speak

master of the disappearing act

returns to wet his beak

pied pipers tune heard by all

followed footsteps proves a blind fall

take back all that was said

when ink bleeds through the meaning is dead

surrender, your weakness is to blame

not heredity's name

coward, to point the finger at blood

and the ones you love

surrender, choke in pains noose

fuck your excuses

coward, lost inspiration sound

pressure beats integrity down

answers run in circles as the questions build

both hands broken and tongue tied

scar your flesh with an oath

now viewed as a joke

no bottle for embarrassment this time.