Left by Anthology

A humbled courage found tarnished, limps
abroad using only what was left behind from an
eager smile to coat it’s weathered faltering ego.
Crude remains make out what was once self hope,
now left bitter sojourned on failed aspirations.
Flames extinguished by spits from betrayals tongue.
Kindness condemned to death for crimes of pursuing life.
Movements tip toed, and actions acted were impalpable.
Voices sentences rehearsed, so what is to be heard, perfect.
Thinking with thoughts anew, for with thoughts from
that thinking will aid ease guilt and lighten the uphill stroll. Fear pierced blunt it’s warm presence, though the visit abrupt.
The ground now the familiar dwelling, daily the fall recalled, as
scars envy new beginnings. Pouring now when it rains, while shadows shade only sunlight

Still parched from dodging the heat.
Now to many unknown, those who knew mourned then forgot.
Those who know remembered to not forget.