Emptiness Revealed
by Michael Doyle

Momma says, "kneel and pray"
The last words after a long day
Life finds its way, however unkind
Sometimes, I don't know how I'll find

My way to keep on standing
The forces that push me are demanding
That I be strong despite my tears
This is how it is in my living years

Edging off this world's surface
I see nothing much left to embrace
In a world filled with emptiness
There's not a lot for me to miss

The serpent offered temptation
As I chased after new sensations
Fooling myself with each deception
Suffered, and the truth found in connection

Clinging to what I want to still believe
I saw so many willing to deceive
Does this pass for our broken society
When so many practice the art of cruelty

Edging off this world's surface
I see nothing much left to embrace
In a world filled with emptiness
There's not a lot for me to miss

(c) January 13, 2025   Michael Doyle
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