The Rock

I have had visions of terrible wisdom
that left me without my defenses

shaken and naked I've struggled for logic
to sheild me with boundaries of reference

wisps of insight haunting me, I see through shattered glass
straining to comprehend images scattered beyond my grasp

and the Rock speaks in tongues
to the beating of the drum
the battle song is sung
the play begun
and I begin to run

I have had moments of powerless torment
immoble, unable to function

suddenly helpless, alone in my chaos
I've fallen, no sense of direction

all around me, like a trance, the dance of motion streams
fighting the spell I have only my will and a silent scream

and the dream blurs and fades
illusion falls away
I hear the music play, and the angels say
do not be afraid

as the Rock speaks in tongues
to the beating of the drum
the battle song is sung
the play begun

© 1990 Liesl Lee
 
 

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