Once Submerged Beneath the Dark, Accursed Sea

Once Submerged Beneath The Dark, Accursed Sea Darkened winds beyond the long and hidden veil, Rising sea its calm repose then casts away, From some distance away, moaning church bell Calling faithful and sinners, come lets pray Tho' Fate with its power cries more in store Here I stood, stoutly battling the unknown With feeble words, I did each plea implore For greater mercy and light to be shown. Horrific dark power blasts heart and soul Curse given out by death's repugnant hand Raging waters swirl, bringing Fated toll Painful cuts slash beauty of all the land Fate with its power cries such shall be so And mortals shall then fear my awesome wrath At birth each is destined to soon go Beyond the veil on a mystery path. Although the defiant this end may cry And with bravado seek to change that course None, nary one Fated ending defy Beyond the veil, all dreams flesh must divorce Thus I stood, sword broken shield cast away Mere flesh raging against eternity Then the bell rang, sounding, come here to pray For light and truth offers infinity. Robert J. Lindley, 3-19-2022 Rhyme, ( Praying To Again Embrace The Much Needed Light )