In This Place

In this place,
there is nothing
permanent.
Everything can be replaced,
or broken;
worn down, abandoned...

In this place,
you watch
the light fade
in the eyes of those you love
as they are torn away;
asleep.

In this place,
we are ruled
by clever savages
who have learned
how to survive
amidst desolation
and chaos.

In this place,
We live in darkness,
sprinkled with moments
of peace, joy, pleasure...
Latching on to the hope
that each day will bring us more.

Until we realize,

that,

In this place...

Nothing will ever be
quite as it should.

And we will never know
quite

what it is
that we
are
truly looking for.