In the Rains of Time There Is a Shadow of Thoughts
Imagine having no control
Of mans destiny and country
Brains fall on lives pole
Let’s share a story
When shadows disappear
Noble minds turn back to the rains
Amidst a singular tear
Emotions are chastise with tree canes
Trees, trees, trees
Branches, sticks and leaves
Whipping, gashing and echoing around my arm
I can't get away no matter how fast I run
Tripping, falling and crawling on the floor
Ragged cuts, tattered clothes and jagged breathing as I start to slow
My eyes are heavy, my vision soo blurred
Distant images start to stir
He's right behind me, he's catching up
I have to keep moving, but my legs have had enough
Getting dizzy, about to pass out, a distant figure starts to stand out
A distant scream, a whispered plea, I can't believe it came from me
Pulse is racing, a feeling of hands, and a gentle hush as I'm helped to stand
It's him, he's caught me, please strength don't leave me yet
Let me be anything but his sullied pet
I have to leave, I have to get away, and I fall to my knees and let my head sway
Stopping, he stares at me and gives a mirrored laugh
Then he reaches for me as I start to move back
I'm too slow, he's too fast, I can't get away, and he’s taking me back
I can't let this happen, I must react
Head's too fuzzy, I'm getting too weak
I'm stumbling over my own feet
One chance, a pull, a twist, a pop and a moan
I'm not the one with a broken bone
I'm still running, he's still coming
My strength's about to give out
Dead end, cliffs end, water and rocks below
Tell me, if you had a choice which way would you go?
Copyright © Lambert Adwini-Poku | Year Posted 2015
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