Empire of Dust

I lay here, completely lost
I lay here shaking
Waking and sleeping
In my empire of dust


I can’t move, physically
I don’t have motivation
I don’t want reincarnation
Could my soul be lively?


I’m infinitely scared. Terrified.
Of absolutely all. Responsibilities
Of myself and my capabilities
From all, outside myself to inside


So I find myself stuck, paralyzed
Everything’s gone, empire of dust
Blind, unknowing, to what I must
Won’t I die right here, fossilized?


In my empire of dust.