Once upon my mind. <br />Memories whispered in kind. <br />A gift of open faith. <br />Truths steeped in hate. <br /> <br />A broken bird with wings of tears. <br />Shattered happiness has marked my years. <br />Spirit bound in gloominess rage. <br />Another tear has marked this page. <br /> <br />Wisdom found in a curious stance. <br />Love found but without a chance. <br />Ignorance abounds in brilliant shrouds. <br />Sorrow resides in characterless clouds. <br /> <br />Once upon a thoughtless kiss. <br />A dreamer made a fruitless wish. <br />Forever declined her wish did die. <br />Grace has landed and my spirit cries.<br /><br />A.J. McKinley<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/open-pain/
