Trapped within a nightmare

 
Caught within his world
his games to gain control
to break our will
we defend
we counter-attack
his will we cross

In blind rage
he attacks us
trying to submit
us to his will
forcing us
to live our life
according
his desires

Terrified we flee
submerging
in the crowd
dazed
they run around
hiding, escaping

from their fear
bound to go down
 

Separated from
my loved ones
I find
a hiding place
some come and hide
only to run again
in confusion
until one came
he told me
that one of mine
was lost
became a victim
of his tyranny
the pain that came
with knowledge
awoke me
only to find
the nightmare
continued
in real life.

© Clautje West 2001