The Shining Man

Took a plunge, got alive today.
Shot.
Fell too short, let his eyes blink.
He died.
Thought He had really been known.
He had not.
Slapped so hard, still rings next to eye.
He can't believe it.
Asked her twice, yeah even thrice.
Was so full of it.
Honest man attacked with lies.
Been shot. Now he is bitter.

Flashes of truth, flashes in his eyes.
Flashes hard, flashes with lies.
Sorry people, kicking the glass.
Think they know, no real class.

Still, at it he goes, writing a rose.
Never in his life, felt so close.
Pushed over the edge of sanity.
They opened the door to vanity.
He closed that door, feels fresh again.
Real life is better, he'll never hurt again.

Right. Life got him back in the saddle.
True. Light made him a shining fable.