Vast Oceans Lachrymose

So long ago, I set out to sea, forsaken by god and man Visions of passion, glory and gold beckoned from distant lands I left behind all I had known, aspiring to live, love, and conquer Unaware that these futile pursuits would only yield a drifting sepulchre Desperate I have traversed The seas of Sorrow Aimlessly drifting for many a year, cursing this fated endeavor Hopeless, I accept that the solace I've sought will elude me forever Straining against the maelstrom unbound, my limbs frailed and broken Splintered apart after storm upon storm, my heart and hopes have sunken Desolate I have succumb to the seas of Sorrow Tortured memories of sailing and searching, finding and failing Eroding the will to further resist the waves violent churning Bereft of strength I've lost hold of the dream now sinking in sorrow Falling helpless to the waters raging below For a fleeting moment I clutched the debris of my vessel now flotsam a futile attempt of an overcome man to fend off the ocean I know it is hopeless when I see the approach of the conquering wave that has come to carry me to my watery grave Washed ashore, succumb to the sea the waves force upward my lifeless eyes to watch the sun set for the last time Only in death, would peace be mine

Submitted by Morgoth — Apr 24, 2025

A million miles from everything the emptiness is everywhere the lone and level sands stretch as far as I can see Nothing but the hollowed eyes of skulls and ancient bones despair remains of those who wandered this wasteland vast before me Fatigue and famine render every step a tribulation Beneath the blistering sun sabulous winds just a mockery Lost within an infinity of dust and desolation The vultures circling overhead await my lonely expiry Maintaining this course to nowhere I have traveled so far Far beyond the valley's carnage and death's silent repose Compelled to journey onward by the calling of the morning star Haunted by visions and voices, memories or madness providence only knows I can't remember when or how I'd first lost my way Thirsting even a tear of solace knowing naught will ever come Siren celestial have mercy on me allow my flesh into dust decay and carry my soul far beyond this damned and forsaken kingdom I fell to my knees as the last trace of strength slowly faded away with stone in throat I knew I'd never reach the hallowed and promised land I conceded my carcass a vulture's feast, my soul eternal umbrae Once a king, now nameless, forgotten, swallowed by the seas of sand

Submitted by Corpse Grinder — Apr 24, 2025

I gave myself until there was nothing left of me Yet I never said no when you needed me You never knew or cared how fragile I really was I scream but you cannot hear me So if you wonder why I've vanished to the hell of myself Year after year I've built these walls and finally sealed myself inside Without air Without light I close my eyes You're screaming but I cannot hear you Betrayed, abandoned by those I loved the most

Submitted by Warbringer — Apr 24, 2025

Stranded upon a desperate shore, afraid that the sea could wash all of our dreams away into it's everflowing infinity... or do these tides hold for us sanctuary? Tonight, will you sail away with open arms and eyes ablaze? Believe...in me... With passion I've built this vessel for us to wander these oceans that rage within each other and though the waves, as if to resist, will arise If we have faith, ne'er will we capsize Tonight, will you sail away with open arms and eyes ablaze? Believe...in me... Guided by our hearts aflame like the stars above The journey to heaven begins with this deepest of loves Have faith without fear, open your heart, breathe and believe Together we'll find our peace somewhere across the seas Tonight we will sail away with open hearts and eyes ablaze Believe...in me...

Submitted by The Void — Apr 24, 2025

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This track is instrumental.

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