Dementia

Like a virus, it takes hold

Creeps up from behind

Grasps me by the neck

Devours all sanity

Alters my state of mind

This beast I become

My universe collapses

The sky caves in

The moon cries

Stars vanish

Darkness consumes all light

Pain hits me,

Like a bullet to head

I fall into nothingness

Vulnerable and frail

I lie here,

I hold unto you

Embracing bittersweet memories,

But it’s time to let go

This pain burns the pits of my core

This agony I cannot ignore

The gods torment me

At every turn

Under midnight rain

You to mind

Your words like weapons

Tame the beast within

Capable of turning dark skies blue

There’s a halo above your head

Could it be your disguise?

Your axe about to strike my shield

I fall on my knees

I admit defeat

Your light,

Penetrates through my darkest nights

I attempt to conceal what’s inside,

For fear of the key you hold

The power to unchain my soul

The courage to release the unknown

I dread you

Then has madness become the essence of me?

© Viviana Plasman