Nobody

Lines of truth
Or furrows of deceit?
I look into your face
But what do I see?
Eyes that wallow deep inside
To a heart that brings you warmth ...
The heart, that night you broke
Ode felt words you whispered
Tripping off a forked tongue
Endorsing melodies to my name
Splintered by a chorus of lies
You looked at me - your saving grace
The girl your life was for
But I've tried and I cannot hold on
When there's nothing left but dust
That night, I saw right through you
Past the beauty in your eyes
Deep into a darkened place,
You thought you could always hide
I once thought your heart was beating
But now I know it's made of glass
And when I look into the reflection,
To find what it is I see
There is nothing but your shadow
- Suspended -
A false reality
You've perfectly perfected
The life of Dorian Gray
But your soul has faded in me
You're just an echo -
A nobody

© Nathalie Pownall 2005