Flirting with Death

Reminiscence of a secret past
Breathes life to shadows of broken trust
Wretched reflection of a living soul
Replica of uncompleted whole
Present despair cuts off the future
Breathing is the curse you must endure
Only you can hear your own cries
Death smiles at the corner of your eyes
The gripping past won't let your heart go
Death's the only escape that you know
Manifestation of liberty
Endless sleep comes as the only key.