Approaching Dissolution

Through broken, equivocal hints, I learned the insidiousness of his disorder
An influence too shadowy to be restated
The dull surroundings brought down upon
The morale of his existence

Now at that moment, she passed through the hall
Astonishment mingled with dread
I beheld her fragile form
Looking up, I sought the face of her brother
His face was buried in his hands
Through emaciated fingers trickled many passionate tears

The feeble glimpse I obtained would be the last
She would be seen living by me no more
The feeble glimpse I obtained would be the last
She would be seen living by me no more

Painting and reading together
The lady unmentioned by him or I
Several days following after, I made futile attempts to free a darkened mind
I will carry with me forevermore
The many solemn hours we spent alone
His long improvisations will ring forever in my ears
His art remains etched into my soul
One in particular shall stay burned inside my mind
For the first time, I beheld a full consciousness of the madman