Depraved Awakening [v1.0] [completed] May 2026

The awakening was brutal, like a slap in the face, A harsh reminder of the darkness that had taken its place. The mirror reflected back, a stranger's hollow stare, A shell of what I once was, with no hint of care.

This piece explores the theme of "Depraved Awakening" as a metaphor for personal growth, transformation, and redemption. The poem navigates the journey of a soul that has been lost and depraved, but ultimately finds its way back to the light, emerging reborn and renewed. The poem uses imagery and symbolism to convey the complexities of this journey, and the emotions that come with it. Depraved Awakening [v1.0] [Completed]

With every word, the flames within me grew, As I began to see the world, through a lens anew. The depravity that had shrouded me, began to lift and clear, As I beheld the beauty, that still lingered, still persevered. The awakening was brutal, like a slap in

The city streets seemed to writhe, like a living, breathing thing, As I navigated the crowds, with a sense of depraved wings. The faces blurred together, a sea of vacant eyes, As I searched for a lifeline, to guide me through the compromise. The poem navigates the journey of a soul

But then I saw her, a vision of beauty and pain, A siren singing sweet melodies, that beckoned me to remain. Her eyes, like darkest coal, shone bright with inner fire, As she whispered secrets in my ear, of a heart that still aspired.