Mind Criminals

A hi-jacking of brain waves has taken place,

Exchanged for an unmistakable attraction.

A diversion of sorts; time thievery in action.

Robbery of the heart, desire, just a taste.

Cocooned by his intoxicating scent, his endearing embrace.

All to be found artificially isolated, it was merely a distraction.

So deep, even recognition leads only to a ladder, collapsed in.

Still a sense of home intimately woven into a familiar face.

Deceit lies faithfully under depths of scar tissue.

Moving distances to stay true, it’s ever-changing form.

But escape from the trance of a mind criminal,

Relies heavily on identifying the deeper-rooted issue.

Weary intellect must build immunity to the clever subliminal.

And release the heart from the carefully painted, poison thorn.