Forlorn

Shadow overwhelms light, tending passion gives way to fight

Prior ambitions now futile in pursuit, causes disconnected of root 

Aspirations cast asunder, doubt riven deep - left to wonder

Discarded gestures numb soul, a yearning to restore whole 

Past rituals defined success, epitomised by tender caress

Treading water, no land in sight, reason replaced with spite 

Gaping rift requiring suture, vain hope for path back to future