This dreadful ache within my soul

I may be man, but not one whole

Mere existence, I've no true goal

Until at last I hear my final toll

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A life spent in wait, a boy drained of hate

Claimed by no mate, a husk sacrificed to uncaring fate

There is pain within that will not heal

My flesh marred by scars, now long seal

Destiny profound that seems unreal

My blackened soul still awaits reveal

Higher thoughts, they do descend

With past actions, I must contend

My history long written, to no amend

Will I find joy before I reach my end

Or has my suffering fled me through this pen?