selfless consolation

the emptiness follows
me.
how hard i run.
how hard i try
how hard i want
to leave it.
the emptiness follows
me.
how hard i long
how hard i love
how hard i try
the emptiness follows
me.
wherever i go.
to seek a solution is vanity.
exacerbating shallow.
to question god is jonah
hapless under a branch.
i have so much.
i feel so little

a thankful heart i try
a thankful heart i try
the emptiness follows
me.

a selfless life is my consolation.
your smile is my reward.
for no smile rests on my lips.
the emptiness follows
me.
but you
bring me joy.

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