Sui's Haven

Every so often I wonder 
What choice would I have made if I had been given one? 

Night falls and I find myself standing over the vast expanse 
Of the endless possibilities that run on into eternity 
Each shining so brightly with hopes and dreams 
As if saying to walk down them and find them a reality 

The myriad of colours, sometimes so gentle it’s soothing 
At times so intense it fuels the fire and ecstasy 
Other times, so vast it overflows the empty cup 
But mostly so distant it seems like only a fantasy

Closing my eyes and stepping into that dream anyway 
A sharp blade pierces through me where eyes cannot see 
The shadow comes to shield me from pipe dreams and false hopes 
Before they are dashed and become shards raining down on me 

I let the dark cloak hug me in exchange for its protection 
Tolerating the slow burn it brings upon my mind and soul 
It becomes one with my footsteps swallowing all that it touches 
Until night takes over day and day becomes no more

Every so often I think 
If that is the case, I definitely would’ve chosen -