Tears, they fall like ashes
Of a Phoenix never born
Solemnly alone
Tragedy of a heart scorned
Fear is blinding
The silence deafening
Torment is destiny
Illusion never lessening
Darkness is becoming
Beautiful and home
Embrace the nothing
Down to the bone
My soul withers
Longing for Love
Banished to eternity
Watching others rise above
I applaud your use of the
I applaud your use of the ballad form in this poem! You have written it quite well.
Starward
Thank you very much
Thank you very much