A Puzzle of the Mind

Nothing was said
As silence filled the room.
Silent screams within their minds,
They all heard them loudly boom.

Four of ten now close their eyes
To mask the hideous face.
Six of ten now wish to run
Far from this bloody place.

Nine of ten join their hands
And sooth the angry voice.
Leaving one out in the cold,
He runs without a choice.

One of ten now fades to dark
As nine now shiver in fear.
Knowing not if he'll come back
The first to die this year.

Nine now sick and wayward bound,
At least within their head.
One is joyous and happy now
That he's not really dead.

The nine still huddled till pulled apart
And strapped within their bed.
Fighting these monsters every night
Often wishing that they were dead.

Nine of ten have lost one friend
Due to each one's fault.
Never shall they see him again
For to them he's turned to salt.

Fadedspirit 10/1/2008

Sometimes the darkness of life erodes us and leaves our mind in a wonder

Very true LAMom. Thanks for the visit.