The Bubble Burst

The caves of steel surrounded you, protected you from harm

And now the gates are open, enticing you with charm

Once hidden in the undergrowth, sheltered from the storm

Step in to the light of day and leave behind the maelstrom

Contemplate enchantment of the world outside your door

From cocoon of trepidation, a butterfly once more

Encouraged by the words of charm they welcome you outside

Wings stretched out reveal the chest that bursts with pride

Enamoured by a voice of hope that worms into your breast

You favour the beguiling smile; place it high above the rest

Reveal your inner torments, the thoughts that pain the most

The traumas sealed within the soul but hidden from the host

With soul mate now aligned, stride out with confidence

Walking in a wonderland, the joyful path that never ends

Nothing’s quite what as it seems, you breathe without a care

But the solemn voice that mesmerised takes you unaware

Betrayal stalked the bitter path directly to your door

Twisted tongue now steeled to rip you to your core

The honey dripping syrup spits acid out in streams

Procreates a nightmare from the sanctuary of dreams

Shameless exploitation of the secrets from the past

Breaking down the walls of that friendship built to last

Confidence once vibrant now shattered, bruised and dead

Evicted fool from paradise looks inwards now instead

Examining decisions through the microscope of pain

Searching for the moment that triggered hate in vain

You curse with every breathe the secrets you revealed

Every moment shared, a sham so well concealed

Treasured vows now broken, regret and fear combine

Consume with eager passion and paralyse the mind

Entangled in your dreams and trapped within your fears

Blind-sided by devotion, release a waterfall of tears

Retreat once more to solitude, loneliness your friend

Sit in silence mesmerised at how much you did depend

Shielded from the vanity, rejection and despair

Time taken to reflect on the heart that must repair

And vow once more the walls of ice you’ll build will last

Gone is the hunger you once sought, in the icy caves you’ll fast

Before again venturing to the world that lies outside

To once again seek harmony and a soul that bursts with pride

© Fergus Martin

2012

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