From The Long Dark. This poem can be read independantly down each margin, or read across the page for a differnt meaning. :)

1. Doppelganger
I did it I know everything
I didn’t mean to That’s why I came to redeem you
I am beyond the point of saving Everyone at times needs saving
Only the downward spiral remains for me I only offer a hand to those in need
The madness comes It doesn’t have to be like this
Paranoia leading the way I come to offer a better way
With each passing second sanity slips away Stay with me
I look to the left then violently to the right Just listen to what I have to say
I see my shadow run and hide Let go of the demons
Voices come out of thin air I’m right here let me help you
All that soothes me is the blood trickling Stop this insanity
Arms striped, hair checker boarded from pulling, It doesn’t have to be like this
But still the ghosts come haunting Look at me
Shut up, shut up, shut up! I can save you!
I’m not listening Let me help you!
This can’t be happening Reach out to me!
Get away from me! Please!
I’m sorry There’s no reason to be sorry
I said I didn’t mean to All can be forgiven
There’s nothing left for me The future’s bright for you
No cure for this misery This can all go away
Away No
How do I make this go away Not that
The voices torture me, mock me Stop! It’s not true!
The images before me so haunting Come back! Stop!
I have to make it stop while I still can Look to the light there’s life
It’s almost too late It’s never too late
I can scarcely hear myself think I’m listening, talk to me
Too many thoughts that aren’t me Tell me
I’m being invaded, overtaken Wait!
Punished for what I did It’s ok, really
I have to make this end It’ll be alright, you’ll see
I am sorry all There’s no reason to be sorry
Forgive me Salvation’s for everybody
I didn’t mean it Stop! Don’t do this! Please!
BANG! …

2. You wasted my coming
I only wanted to save you
You only had but to let me
It was that easy.
Wunschel
2/20/03