Nocturnal Ritual

I would give anything for silence in my mind even if only for a moment's respite.

I want to feel the night breathe and watch the trees sway to a song I only dream of the melody to.

A comfortable silence is all I ask for.
To gaze upon the night sky and know in that moment that I am not alone.

To seek within the mirror of the universe and gaze upon my reflection in the stars.

To be undone by the complexity and beauty of Life.

Fault Lines

Forever resenting, you mock me relentlessly
As if my life should revolve around you
Because you choose to do so with your own
I am not responsible for your actions
I am not to blame for your misery
You control your emotions. You make your destiny.
Not me. Never me.
Yet I am always to blame for my honesty.
How is that fair? Or even deemed sane?
I am not interested in a half-life
A shadow of what could be
I am Queen of my world
I take full responsibility and refuse to be anyone but me
So judge what you don't know
Go ahead and fault me
You aren't a part of my destiny
Not now. Not ever.
It belongs to me. Only me.
Any reaction is of my own making
No one can truly harm me unless I will it so
I don't. I won't.
So take heed.
Even if you drown in your own self-pity
It won't effect me
Not because I am heartless or cold
Because it is your choice to make
It is never too late to decide your fate