Time ticking away
grim and sobering
aspects of the mind
tend towards
brave and immediate actions
here take this
a helm for you to wear into battle
remember
stop the threat
before it arises.
The ruler of an emirate
is only
skin and bones
that’s why he needs
a multi-billion-dollar bailout
that leaves him with
only enough life
to frighten the crap
out of us.
Security
skin and bones
yet permanently tough
guards with blank empty eyes
slide towards measures of agression
intrusive automatic compulsory
these protectors have mirthless mouths
and are suspicious.
Another bleak year
skin and bones for you my friend
bend low between the legs
of your prosecutor
wait for the next shoe to drop
voyeurs will gather
for a fraction of the value
as losses will mount
and damage is wreaked upon you.
In the lobby of some building
a woman hides her face
behind a mask of coil and circuit
I want to save her
yet as I reach my hand out
I find myself falling
into the floor.
An incident occurs
at night while you dream
three women
skin and bones
three wisps
leaves upon the wind
take you by the hand
lead you away
towards the gate
towards the light
secure the premise
evacuate
stay safe.
– matt at shadow of iris
