Fastidious Imitation

I can't scream My words are meaningless Ineffable Fragile construct Violence is taking shape Deep in my structure Affection in the only way I can think of Burn through time Distressed and unchained A burden to bare Passed through lineage I can't speak my fears anymore Was it ever enough I can't scream the ineffable My sole expression Bloodied fists, inherited Fastidious Imitation Fighting back the tears it made By emulation our father will know Forever shaping me Forever forging me May death cleanse all our sins

Submitted by johnmansley — Nov 15, 2025