Each night I raise failure;

beauty, scarred.

My artwork corrupted;

essence, marred.

My Magnum Opus;

night’s gem, dusk’s pearl.

a former prison;

greed’s wings, unfurled.

Black canvas flaunts ego;

power, abused.

The dreamer’s haven;

sanctum, misused.

Come dawn I snuff exile;

choices, bold.

My signature piece;

distant, cold.