Prey In the Night
Looming between the nights I shiver
In too deep with the frost that I bring
Humming too music that was given
Dancing to save the days I forgot
Along came the secrets that pierce the skin
I forgive the damage I cost to myself
Shredded pride amongst my feet
Stepping over the remorse of humility
That I threw to the ground and turned my back
Over the water tried to walk with grace
Even if I believed in the force that would take me
I feel the liquid rushing around me
Summon the strength to break the surface
It seems I only breath when there is no air
Crawling to safety where I know it despised me
So I lay on the sand until the moon lights
I walk only the night
I see only the fire
Waiting for the darkness
To wash out my face
To be nocturnal
But I am woken in the day
Copyright © Hat Bueckert | Year Posted 2007
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