“Darkness is passive denial of light. And aggressive denial of self. Thoughts rearranged, Emotions relabeled, Personality retracted By a thief Until all that remains Is a delicate, reluctant cacophony of shame. Screaming, So much blame. So much blame. Conscience profound. Self-preservation drowned. So much blame. So much blame. It all fades into oblivion When everything goes black. My sacred companion, disregard, She soothes. Like the dull blade of contempt, She maims. Whispering, So much blame. So much blame. A mercenary with an end game. A victim with my name. So much blame. So much blame.”

