Muse

You came to me in my domain
From somewhere still unknown
I, plagued by darkened thoughts
Haunted by soundless ghosts

All empty forests
And broken walls

And I, alone, scribbled furiously
Searching for a way
To purge my ancient suffering
And to expiate my sins

In lonely cities
Through endless rain

But you were subtle
And made my efforts pale
Took false, low, and made real
Brought furor to my ocean heart

Now I am quiet
No words to write

In a fugue and lonely place
Where I was taunted by death
And moved forward by suffering
You took away my muse
And freed me of my voice

And I do not care