In The Deafening Silence
In the deafening silence
my thoughts roam freely
consuming every ounce
of strength from within me
I step softly through
the tormented forest
of dreams and deceit
taking in the visions
of scenes incomplete
Directing my focus
on the very lack
of all distractions
inhaling fresh air
aware of my actions
caught in your stare
frozen, without reaction
alone, but not scared
As blasphemies beckon
from my left
and above me
from my right
and below me
discretion serves me
my instincts keep me
from the innermost
clutches of despair
I chose to remain
here and not there
distanced, away
and it’s here
that I’ll stay
separated from fear
Yet, it’s proving difficult
to remain unaffected
in the shadowy corners
of my thoughts, unprotected
from whispers of lies
disguised as inner voices
making it hard to decide
on soundness of choices
and in whom to confide
Darkness is calling
Brightness is blinding
I’m falling
I’m crawling
Then rising
And finding
What lies beneath
What lies within
My fortress of mind
© copyright Ben D.A 2011