When Silence and Indifference Hold Sway

When Silence And Indifference Hold Sway When they came for the snake to take away I gaily approved, had nothing to say. Next the frog, croaking after bright sun sets Again my cold-silence hedged all my bets. Turtle taken hiding in his hard shell Again I foolishly thought, what the hell! Then they grabbed the mouse hiding in the wall Still afraid, I heeded not courage's call. Early morn, they broke in, took my old cat Again, I voiced no words, silently sat. That night they came took my beloved dog Now one ray of light broke through that dense fog! They came yet again, chopped down every tree I knew the score, knew next it would be me. In horror, I found it was too damn late My cold silence had insured my sad Fate. I should have spoken when they took the snake I would pay, my honor I did forsake! Sun rose and I found all had been a dream Dark nightmare, about how evil men scheme. Still shaking as it had been all too real Terror found, when no way found to appeal. Message came, hold true to honor and love Stand not idle when evil starts to shove! Wisdom said beware, dark comes, not a dream Man's black-heart souls work together in teams. Best to know with courage, one may prevail Even against demons from pits of Hell. So gird thy loins and sharpen thy long spears Far better than dying in shame and tears! Robert J. Lindley, 6-09-2017 Syllables Per Line: 10 10 10 10 10 10 0 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 0 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 Total # Syllables: 300 Total # Words: 244 Note- I decided to actually write a poem today and not be lazy about it.. Took me ten times longer than usual but this came forth.. Hope you may enjoy and know its message is truth.... SUBJECT, (When fear begets cold silence, a great and evil calamity is insured)