Devastation Stories

Sophie, standing in the clear light of day, viewed her naked body critically in the long mirror. Having waved goodbye to her thirtieth year a couple of years earlier, she was just a little concerned with what age would do to her body. Others still commented on how beautiful she was. She was slender, youthful in appearance, and retained plenty of vigour for the life she led. Yes, it was easy to deceive others, but in her o...

ConfusionDisillusionMisconceptionsDelusionsIllusions to my eyesPunishment and liesI hold my head and sighedQuite often I do criedWeakness,I can't abide itStrength,I will find itFor I cannotEndureAnyMoreMy heart achesbreaksShuddersShakesIt's likeDevastationFrom my heartEvacuationRunning awayComing backHow dare I move onSo attackI dared and caredWhen I did so you glaredCause none elseEver daredBut you must seeThat's not fai...

Caught in a backlash of love Left the back door of my heart open He stepped inside and set me on fire A riddle of desire I could not deny Then he vanished like smoke in the night He changed his mind He loved me He hurt me He left me A feeling of devastation so blinding real it left my world in cinders Burned to the ground nothing of me remaining A burnt out empty shell I feel this ache to the depths of my soul This emptin...