I've Been

I've been near the frayed edges of madness,

I've been there; and stayed.

I've seen the lies that overpower;

When the world stands a bait.

To the mad men, that die, and wait.

I've turned circles, and turned lines.

I've turned forces, and walked mines.

I've felt what pushes through; when you lose control.

When the nerves snap, and the the soul pines.

I've pulled demons, out of angels.

I've burnt poison, and touched pain.

I've killed...when the day dies, again.

When the miasma spreads and leaves a stain.

I've screamed. For the fear.

I've smiled for the fright.

I've scraped away at the darkness,

I've seen the years take flight.

When the world cries, in wild agony.

When the souls drown in disdain.

When the heavens weep in anguish,

And the crepuscular takes the reins.

I've seen the world handed over,

And over.

And I've seen the shadows, last and go.

I've been around, for a long long time.

I've been here,

and stayed.

~ Angel