As My World Ends
by Michael Doyle

Too little, too late,
It was a twist of fate.
Now, forever stands between,
And I don't know what it means.

Now, my lifetime is too long.
I don't know if I'm this strong.
Close to Heaven, I'm tougher now.
I'll mumble through somehow.

I'm tougher now as my world ends.
We were lovers; we were best friends.
And as I hear the benediction tone,
I find my heart alone.

Fire and vengeance have destroyed my ego,
Leaving me wondering what will be left to show.
I make my own weather under my skin.
It's a love disease bled into original sin.

Sometimes, I rise like a runaway,
Living free, even if, for just one day.
My enemy is borne inside like a burning sun.
Until I die, this battle won't be done.

I'm tougher now as my world ends.
We were lovers; we were best friends.
And as I hear the benediction tone,
I find my heart alone.

(c) July 21, 2026   Michael Doyle
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