by Dan Gasser on Friday, August 20, 2010 at 1:49pm
Looking back upon that night
I get chilled with an eerie fright
I didnt realize how close I was
The memories are still just a fuzz
I was dreaming about something that I dont quite remember
But I recall shapes and colors blending into one another
Even some noises were penetrating into my dream
The shapes dodging colors and dancing so it seemed.
It began slowly with me swimming in a beautiful lake
Mountains all around and sandy beaches on the bank
The flowering foliage and the rustling of the leaves
The coolness of the water and buzzing of the bees
Waterfalls cascading off a distant cliff
Birds diving and retrieving little fish
The sun reflecting brightly off the glassy water
Me drifting along no worries about which to bother.
The buzzing of the bees slowly fades away
The rustling of the leaves takes its place and stays
The coolness of the water warms nicely against the skin
Closing my eyes I still imagine the fishes brightly colored fins.
The rustling of the leaves gets a little louder
The warmness of the water starts to feel like a bath
I open my eyes and see flowers begin to wilt
The birds in the sky fly away heads hung with guilt
Suddenly I awake with a frightening jolt
I hear strange sounds as the door heaves against the bolt
I sit up and swing my legs over the bed
I wonder why I'm sweating and what's that pounding in my head.
I sense something askew as I place my feet on the floor
Quickly sitting back down as it's heaving just like the door
I lean to the side to turn on the light
I flash of brilliance under the door proves I was right
Something is not good in the darkness of my home.
The only darkness is here alone in my room.
The floor is breathing and the door is shaking
My heart is racing while my mind is quaking
I take a step and creep forward along the wood
More scared than I've been since my childhood
I feel the warmth through the floor and on my feet
I can only imagine what's behind the door for me to greet
As I near the door I can see a flicker
I touch the knob and hear a little snicker
It burns my hand and then I know what's wrong
My home is on fire and it's coming on strong
It's much scarier than you would ever think
Everything you know and love are on the brink
I'm not so worried about staying alive
I'm worried about those Im leaving behind
There are so many people I need to confront
Things I need to say and confessions are warrant
But what can I do I'm stuck in this room
My home is burning down and I'll be gone soon.
Under the door the flames are coming through
Up the doorframe as if they know what to do
I retreat to my bed shaking with fear
This is it , i'm done, and I can't shed a tear
The room fills with smoke as I fight for a breath
I can feel him coming for me. I know it's death.
I lay down, close my eyes and wait for the end
I hope it comes quick and my soul transcends
For the first time in my life I actually pray to God
If You are really there then Im sorry I'm so flawed
I hear nothing in return and Im not surprised
I've never been comforted by Him or His franchise
As my throat gets tighter I drift into a state
From which I am sure I will never wake
The sounds of the fire drift slowly away
The lightness of the dark fades and drags home it's prey.
A distant buzz emerges from the void
Getting louder and louder as if it's annoyed
My eyes spring open and I sigh with relief
It's time to stop dreaming, this is my motif.
I get chilled with an eerie fright
I didnt realize how close I was
The memories are still just a fuzz
I was dreaming about something that I dont quite remember
But I recall shapes and colors blending into one another
Even some noises were penetrating into my dream
The shapes dodging colors and dancing so it seemed.
It began slowly with me swimming in a beautiful lake
Mountains all around and sandy beaches on the bank
The flowering foliage and the rustling of the leaves
The coolness of the water and buzzing of the bees
Waterfalls cascading off a distant cliff
Birds diving and retrieving little fish
The sun reflecting brightly off the glassy water
Me drifting along no worries about which to bother.
The buzzing of the bees slowly fades away
The rustling of the leaves takes its place and stays
The coolness of the water warms nicely against the skin
Closing my eyes I still imagine the fishes brightly colored fins.
The rustling of the leaves gets a little louder
The warmness of the water starts to feel like a bath
I open my eyes and see flowers begin to wilt
The birds in the sky fly away heads hung with guilt
Suddenly I awake with a frightening jolt
I hear strange sounds as the door heaves against the bolt
I sit up and swing my legs over the bed
I wonder why I'm sweating and what's that pounding in my head.
I sense something askew as I place my feet on the floor
Quickly sitting back down as it's heaving just like the door
I lean to the side to turn on the light
I flash of brilliance under the door proves I was right
Something is not good in the darkness of my home.
The only darkness is here alone in my room.
The floor is breathing and the door is shaking
My heart is racing while my mind is quaking
I take a step and creep forward along the wood
More scared than I've been since my childhood
I feel the warmth through the floor and on my feet
I can only imagine what's behind the door for me to greet
As I near the door I can see a flicker
I touch the knob and hear a little snicker
It burns my hand and then I know what's wrong
My home is on fire and it's coming on strong
It's much scarier than you would ever think
Everything you know and love are on the brink
I'm not so worried about staying alive
I'm worried about those Im leaving behind
There are so many people I need to confront
Things I need to say and confessions are warrant
But what can I do I'm stuck in this room
My home is burning down and I'll be gone soon.
Under the door the flames are coming through
Up the doorframe as if they know what to do
I retreat to my bed shaking with fear
This is it , i'm done, and I can't shed a tear
The room fills with smoke as I fight for a breath
I can feel him coming for me. I know it's death.
I lay down, close my eyes and wait for the end
I hope it comes quick and my soul transcends
For the first time in my life I actually pray to God
If You are really there then Im sorry I'm so flawed
I hear nothing in return and Im not surprised
I've never been comforted by Him or His franchise
As my throat gets tighter I drift into a state
From which I am sure I will never wake
The sounds of the fire drift slowly away
The lightness of the dark fades and drags home it's prey.
A distant buzz emerges from the void
Getting louder and louder as if it's annoyed
My eyes spring open and I sigh with relief
It's time to stop dreaming, this is my motif.
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