Shadows

The shadows
the lonely
held close in hand
product of will
denying the dance
grappling and straining
with vapors and schemes
thoughts and choosing
to suit ill-kept dreams

The day is of meaning
the moment in time
is breathing the verses
when nothing will rhyme
set loose what binds
seductions that pose
the hollow lies leading
directing the show

Straining for the truth
desires refine
life's valued treasure
beauty defined