Sacrifice

I name these vessels
My lonely freedom
Their destination
Confiding in demons

I paint an eyeless
Returning feeling
The arms that hold me
My evil’s kneeling

I write for downpour
Regret this shelter
I cry before her
But hide forever

I torture my past
The things that made me
A child that died for
Something they won’t see

A man that’s faceless
Prays that we all burn
The son that witnessed
Has fading concern

I name these vessels
My only freedom
The hands of angels
Burn for my demons
Copyright © | Year Posted 2006

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