Phantom Pain

Ghost in flesh, haunting lives I touch.
Fluxing presence that no one can see.
Quickly connected but easily forgotten.
Hostage of the soul, yearning to be free.
I tell myself that I do not need anyone.
The sad truth is no one really needs me.
EAF

Dark Sojourner

Sprawled across the distressed and stained tattered carpet.
Rests the wretched remnants of the non-dearly departed.
Shadows stay coiled around, providing its lasting embrace.
Eyes, glaring blankly into the ether; Eternal grin upon the face.
Forgotten elation and agony hide in the crypt of the king of fools.
If daring, step deeper into the abyss; here lies treasure of no jewels.
Swill from the chalice of anguish; taste the bittersweet essence.
Survival of this age old test brings you peace in its quintessence.
EAF