ION INDIE MAGAZINE July 2016, Volume 26 | Page 122

Hollow By Shawn Joseph Emptiness abounds Smiling all around Hiding from the truth While tightening the noose Choking once again Assuming they were friends You never sang a dark melody Here I await a better memory I am simply a spectator Fighting not to take over Watching the deliberate stab Catching the river of sad I am now with you always, every day My arms, my heart, my world, I am here to stay No matter how hollow some people may be Close your eyes, and wrap your arms around me There is nothing quite like the inspiration of emotional pain. Even when it is not your own, pain tends to alter perception, sometimes to the point of delirium. You can find more of my scribblings on my blog and within the lyrics of my band: https://chaostfp.wordpress.com/ http://music.tfp.rocks Well my chaotic supporters, it is that time again. If you would like to join our community, please follow the link below to do so: https://www.facebook.com/ionchaos/ Would you like to be heard? Do you have a voice? If so send me your lyrics/poetry to: [email protected] Please include links to your band affiliation, or whatever you’d like to share with the world. www.chaoticembrace.com