Deadweed Hooks in my Soul

I thought you helped me
and for the sake of art  
I drank you deep
breathing bitter air  
from a tangled edge
frothing at the moon
watching time  
cripple my original form
as you etched your lines  
on my face  
 
Long moments, I admit  
I stood dazzled
Nights squandered with you
making truth harder to see
But there are glories  
far greater in this world  
beyond tired vanities
stale peacocks humming  
to the beat of fools
I was always drabber than you
always brighter than your deceits
 
At dawn my hands shook
I flushed away your paraphernalia
It left me stranded  
but feeling good
tasting freedom
reclaiming control
 
At last I understand  
you brought me nothing  
no hopes worthy to cling to
and as new dreams buzz
my blood runs pure and free
I'll be deaf dumb and blind
to keep away from you
so stay the fuck away from me