Submissions by dachaoticmind (gffxgfcvkjkh)

She cries alone
drenched in tears
of her own shame
but not of her making

He ascended from shadows
and shadowed her
shattering her dreams
as easily
as did her hymen

She became his fixation
a nightmare lived daily
where time
nor the hour
matters anymore

This monster that looks as human as we
invisible
to the eyes
of humanity

The unthinkable atrocities he commits
upon innocent flesh
he possesses

Shackled and caged like a dog
she cries alone
a burden ...

What are fallen stars?

Are they
Faded dreams,
Disappointments
Streaking across the night sky
Resoundingly repeating and reminding us of our failures, or,

Are they
The gaiety of children
Running amuck amongst the planets
Causing mischief and mayhem?

Could it be
That they are missives just for me
Of a love waiting patiently?

A love
I have yet to find, divine
Tangible
A love all mine

Could fallen stars be
Tears of a broken heart
Broken once too many, ...