all seems lost
humanity is in a sad place
people are fractured into so many pieces
it is a global affliction
confusion and chaos are all about us
invisible tears can't help but hide the heartache
no one knows why this has happened
a deep sense of regret plagues the mind
the hive knows something went wrong
yet afraid to ask why
it is easier to just hide the hurt
for the truth would only make it more painful
the affliction is harrowing
bringing only anguish and torment
it cannot be shared
the sense of guilt is overwhelming
the thought if it debilitating
the presence of doom is everywhere
forlorn faces are all about you
the confused stares are haunting
the old knowingly condemned
the young oblivious to the impending calamity
all seems lost
the hurt in knowing this is unbearable
but what is one to do
the crossroads are a lonely place
death may be an easier friend
perhaps easier than opening the chapel door
but how does one ask for penance
too much has been lost
too much has been taken for granted
will I be able to find Him
will He still recognize me in the darkness
i have forgotten how to pray
thank you,
joseph pede
