there is a
sullen bitterness
in being
constantly excluded
that lets you see
exactly where
you stand
in the small details
of the lives
you are not
considered part of
a separation
of the waters above
and the waters below
when the scales
have been shed
from your vision
and the unfortunate truth
is you were never
a part of anything

for all of your
blood sweat and fears
you are just
an autonomous meat puppet
slowly decaying
alone with nothing
but the pieces
you leave behind