shattering, breaking....crushing.
the weight
of it.
all of it.
how can one be so completely blind?
impossibly stubborn
infallibly predictable in repeating patterns
trying the same thing over and over....
expecting a different result is insanity.
doing nothing
furthering the alternate reality.
a world surrounded by a fortress
a magnificent castle
encircled by the deepest darkest waters
and thick forests of thorny trees
further snarling their way outward
protecting all that lies within

all the while
standing in the background
silently standing by
supporting and consoling
encouraging for more
wishing
dreaming
hoping for the epiphany to open ones eyes

exoskeleton activated.