The Ghost

Silence, silence, silence Loud silence, Woke me up from my common sleep Dragged me far from my deep dream Silence roars over the room Silent loud voices screaming in my heard I am uncomfortable and not at peace in my own bed Plates shuffling in the kitchen Got no pen nor a chicken Fear of the unknown wins my soul Beer and alcohol got me in sores Dark images play tricks in my mind All I see now, is my body being laid to rest I am uncertain of my next breath Uncertain of my family’s grief Uncertain of life or death And my spirit is gradually giving up on me All my ancestors chanting and waiting for me across the see Spare me a chance to say goodbye Or sing lullaby To the kids I never will have