Desire

by Jim McClean

I asked my soul a question
I didn`t want no lies
Are the fires within me
Ever to arise?

I gazed upon a gaunt figure
A tired and twisted man
Realising my reflection
That moment my life began

For too long I've been too cautious
For too long I`ve been too lonely
For too long I`ve been too sad
No more `if only`

The flames of desire
Although covered in barbwire
Will lift me from this quagmire
From now i will inspire

Now I excitedly dream
That I will reign supreme
Like the cat that got the cream
For its true I`ve been redeemed.

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