AFFLICTION


He came out of the darkness
I could feel his thoughts
Cold and lost
No where to go

He had a dream once
Now forgotten
In the chemicals
No longer human

His eyes red and black
He won�t listen
Words are meaningless
Primal urges have taken control

Calm
Where is calm
What happened to peace
Of the spirit

Somewhere inside
He is hiding
The self must exist
How do I find it

I wish he would walk away
But he stands in protest
Reality gone
Still those eyes

Should I call for help
Would they come in time
His moves are unpredictable
He sways and speaks

I wish this would end
Minutes to hours
What am I doing here
There is nothing I can do for him


Michael V Hechtman