You want magic where there is none.

In humanity, whose spark is only meant to betray.

In God, who is not a genie –
no matter how many times you rub his belly with your prayers.

In psychics and mediums, who tell you everything you’ve already told them –
with your body, your eyes, and your social media vomiting.

In movies, where you escape the disappointment of your life,
only to blink two hours later, even more deflated.
Life is never what we see on the silver screen.

In music, that makes you smile, that makes you cry,
the love songs that make you remember all the why’s –
until you fall to your knees.

In your lover’s eyes, until the fire within them dies.

Humanity has failed humanity
and love has waxed cold.

And that’s why magic has gone away.