Penumbra

Picking at the infected scab of life Cherished memories that perished Ooze out from seasoned wounds Potency of rotting joy exude Permeating the daily routine Chained to the emotionless apathy Opaque (OPAKE) gave fastened taut Cloak-and-dagger to the heart Bleeding an answer through a slit throat Emptied out is the stomach of reason Intestines wrapped, used as rope Held down only with permission