Black Memories

[Dark Muse]

Black Memories

I am assaulted
at every turn
by these flashes
of things from the past

No one could truly understand
as I keep it locked away
within an ivory box
somewhere nestled
inside the abyss

But it is there glaring
forever, it does not
disintegrate

Like shadows in the sun
they seem to fade
when the moment
hits just right

But you know the truth
that they always return
when no one is watching
yet you are waiting

Feel it slithering
along your soul
through your bones

Tapping just behind you
a whisper in the ear
you know it cannot be escaped

So you carry it
it is yours alone
don't try to explain it
either it is understood
or it is not

But the petty efforts they make
will only mar your heroic
suffering, the beautiful tragedy
which it is an art to perfect
and perform

when only you are watching.