Thoughts come on nightly, wretched temptations
Learn to step lightly, when dealing with passions
This way and that way the mind does not yield
The heart braced for crash like sword against shield
Remember to love, and have hope, faith for true
Fasting and prayer now seem to make do
When shadows do grow and become as fierce beasts
Transcend the veil and pray til the darts cease
– Alex Reed
Turbines and turntables ricochet on nightly
Topsy and turvy it makes our souls weep
We flee for higher ground, though the waters chase ever after
Twin flames are alight, and the world laughs and cries
We care for our own, and lead each other to the pit
But later we take offence of our own ravenous squalor
Take heed that we need not more than we’re after
For more than we require steals our sure laughter
– Alex Reed
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