A boy
once stood proud and tall
Disgraced
lost beyond the fall
Broken
Shattered upon the ground
Torn
ripped without a sound

It could have been different
A path not taken
A road now closed
Love and respect forsaken

No turning back now
the die is cast
molded into nothing
dwelling in the past

Blinded by memories
of love not received
Demons of yesterday
twisted what was believed

Sincere regret
will capture the heart
Look around
see what is torn apart

Drown in sorrow
from rivers of tears
Masks of pain
bring out the fears

Ruined
the future slips away