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My Failing Temple


 

The sun is invisible,

At least to my eyes,

I will wither away,

And cut all of my ties.

This house was my home,

Once new and alive,

Now it is dying,

So why should I strive?

There is nothing left here,

Not one speck of dirt,

I wouldn’t mind dying,

To no longer hurt.

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