In the land of the Forgotten

"To dare is to lose one's footing momentarily. To not dare is to lose oneself."

~ Soren Kierkegaard

In the land of the forgotten
I live freely
I live plainly
No ambition paves my way
No worries weigh me down

In the land of the forgotten
My sins are passable
My desires are mediocre
No love ties me down
No pain marks my brow

In the land of the forgotten
I am first
I am only
No crowds to trouble
No tears to squander

In the land of the forgotten
My name is blameless
My heart is untouched
No risks taken
No battles won

In the land of the forgotten
I am too safe
I am too whole
No nightmares haunt me
No sadness wanting

In the land of the forgotten
My sight is short
My memory vague
No dreams prompt me
No recollection of my fall

In the land of the forgotten
I am lonely
I am small
No success
No happiness
I know nothing at all