Soul Decay

A collection of scars
kept close to the chest
protection necessary
continuous unrest

All consuming
residing in disease
like a cancer
brought to my knees

Trauma ceaseless
devouring its prey
mocking my efforts
soul in decay

Impotent to see
as if I were blind
struggling to leave
the past behind

Lack of confidence
loss of self-worth
innocence gone
no rebirth