Retrogression

Holding back – unconnected
Lapsing in a hole
Intermission never ending
Castigate – this void

Cage this retrogression
Gates of change
Disturbing self-confessions
Powerless rage

Plummeting hate trivia
Pumping through my veins
Dispassionate envy
Sharpens the blade

Cage this retrogression
Gates of change
Disturbing self-confessions
Powerless rage
Cage this retrogression
Gates of change
Declining optimism
Desire deranged

Repeat last verse