If I close my eyes
I see faces
Tortured souls
Humans
Facing death
If I close my eyes
Their silent screams
Explode
In my ears
If I close my eyes
The lies pierce my heart
The curettes
Shred my soul
If I close my eyes
I feel my heart pound
As their heartbeat
Is snuffed out
If I close my eyes
Blood rushes through my veins
Yet spills from theirs
God have mercy
If I close my eyes…
…and do nothing
Amen.
LikeLike