An illusory embrace carries the night away 
into flowing lands of milk and honey 
Visions of ambition valiantly realized 
when tears fulfill a symphony 

Lips and eyes are chastised  
for their yearning of the lovely 
And in observing those divinized 
only feign a facade of desire 

Tears perceived as heavy as gold 
are weighed down by mire 
Collusions which, all the same 
leave forsaken dreams to expire 

Cherished nothings reduce to doused flame 
Discarded, with only compliance to blame