Dark Visions

Some men screamed in shock, Some men demurred fiercely, Some wagered lots of bucks, Some resented me dearly... But dead I'd rather be If the truth I cannot tell I choose to face without trepidancy These attacking crimson bells... What is this truth I am haunted for Like mad dogs in mad streets? That the blind see what you do not, A darkness so complete... But them who claim sight dispute, They claim me to be insane, How I dare impute Comprehension to those maimed? But I hold fast to my assertion, I dare not give it up, I closed my eyes for a session, And felt my belief was strong.. For even when they were closed, I could just as much see Dark visions of hope While you saw blood and steel. But I do no blame you, You spoke what you saw, I spoke what I went through With my eyes above the world...