Do you know what it takes

Looking at you

Not Showing the pain

Mind reeling with possibilities of every hurt

Everything that could go wrong

Knowing you are desperate

Knowing you'd dive in

Losing yourself in the moment

A moment that feels good

You feel eternal

You rule the world in that moment

But that's where it goes wrong

Always wanting to

You try it

Or maybe it's the attention

The pressure

It doesn't matter which

Because at that moment

You're infinite

But in that one moment

Your choice is the determining factor

That's the moment it all tips

The trigger

Leading you from true possibilities

Capturing your potential in the illusions of excitement

Enticing you with every falling step

The trap is set

And in that moment

You are the pawn

Will your heart lead you strong

Or will the demons lure you in

Friends, family, lovers, strangers

The demanding demons

Dragging you deeper

Until

You are lost in blissful illusion

Always searching for the next high

The next bit of dramatized fun

Constantly lingering in false memories of joy

Wanting more

Every moment falling deeper into the pit

Never fulfilled, but always searching

That's my fear

The choices you'll make

Knowing how the illusions entice you

You think I'm prude and jealous

But my envy only goes so deep

Considering the choices

I fear your future

Knowing you

Praying I'm wrong

Wanting the best for you

Fearing you'll choose the illusion

That's my pain

A pain masked by prudeness

Holding on for your love and approval

Yet, dreading your decisions

Appearing cold and light, indifferent

Knowing I can't make the difference

Thus, my fear will never fade

And my prayers will stay the same

Hoping your heart will lead you away

From those moments

Always masked in illusion