Reach out
and take my hand.
Quickly,
as the ground underneath you
crumbles,
and I watch you fall
down
into that perfect darkness.
.
Would it have been too much
for me
to not have lead you astray?
.
Claimed I was onto something
beautiful,
and you followed,
because you believed.
.
Turns out I was lying to myself.
Turn by turn,
you fell into addiction.
.
Every time,
it gets easier
after that first time.
.
I see in your eyes
that you trusted me,
as the ground beneath your feet
gives way.
.
In them,
there is no hint of accusation,
just a look
of total disbelief
that I failed you.
.
.
HG – 2020
