Book Burning

Slashing the wantonness, grudging deeds
With hearts that have no right to beat
Whispering echoes forecasting my fate
From heaven to hell I spirit away

The shadows of watchers haunting my soul
Replacing my life for a handful of gold
The slings and the fetters of outrageous foes
Peremptory baseness where glory once shone

Losing the ground at the end of the light
Beheading myself, no more power to fight
Horror beyond the unnatural fear
Reflection of lies, so threatening near

Apathetic servants of the mighty evil
Rushing demise, blind decision
Exhaustion of my will, habitual turning
Lifeless objects, peaceful symbols, book burning

The scriptures of freedom devoured by fire
Flushes of anger immortal desire
Appeal to the Gods is ceasing unheard
Lamentations sounded imploring absurd

My rage unleashed and my glare is reborn
Sunshine removed by a cold winter storm
Deliver me God from this treacherous crowd
These crystal nights bring the life to naught

Losing the ground at the end of the light
Beheading myself, no more power to fight
Horror beyond the unnatural fear
Reflection of lies, so threatening near

Apathetic servants of the mighty evil
Rushing demise, blind decision
Exhaustion of my will, habitual turning
Lifeless objects, peaceful symbols, book burning
Book burning