Expedition

Expedition

What do you see in the pools of chaos
The waters that encourage humanity's demise
Somewhere lost, the wandering soul of a warrior
A fallen soldier so eager to rise
The dreams of the angels mix with the devils'
A long lost secret that they dare not speak
Don't stare for too long in the pools of chaos
They'll suck you right in if your will is too weak

What do you find in the jungle of torment
A myriad of caves where the madness hides
Keep on your feet, foolish would-be explorer
Lest this be the prison where your spirit resides
The longer you stay the more you'll fall victim
To the hot humid stench of lingering doubt
Retrace your steps to the river of anguish
If you follow its banks you might just get out

What did you learn beyond the threshold of reason
How to succumb to logic's power?
Undermine yourself with emotional treason
The fruit of secret knowledge, both sweet and sour
Take this one piece of joy as you now step free, blinking
Shielding your eyes against the harsh light of day
Your feet only covered but a fraction of the journey
And you're blessed with the freedom to walk swiftly away

© Charon 2010