darkness

Up the alley I crawl
A dim-lit place as such
Having packed, I clutch
Defense standing tall
Suffering harsh impact
Expecting a swift crumble
But for now no stumble
My legs still intact

Ethereal lamps
Casting shades of dark yellow
‘Tseems must endure so
Every doom of Man’s
Not six feet front
My sight halts swift
Foes cloak themselves amidst
The drapes of darkness shut

My gaze turns upwards
O sky of blackened night
Not a star with its light
Nor memory of sweet words
As life me forsaken
Queer, all light is banished
And huddled in darkness
My death lies awaitin’

A blade in its sheath
Pierces straight to the heart
First hewing mind apart
My death welcomes me
‘Turn back’ me I say
Spinning ‘round for some luck
Alas no, the way is shut
The ghost loves to hunt prey

Sprawled blood dripping fast
Befalls either path chosen
But running, I reason
Spawns torment, not success
Through the lightless gloom
So forward it is
Not a hint of bliss
Nor a sight of moon.