This veil lay upon me, thin as spun gold

Heavier than all matter, transparent to all

Obscuring sight

Falling within, gently bound

Tighten inescapable mantle

In contemplation, still

In languor, silent

Dwell here alone to consider it all

A gravelike serenity beneath misery's shroud

Caught in a web, lacework of fear and doubt

Smothering slowly until the flame is out