Vigil

Vigil                                    7/19/2016

There is a feeling

That all of us know

A sudden sinking stomach

And a racing heart. 

Immediately after

A close call of terror

When we narrowly avoid

Injury or disaster.

A sour feeling

Or a lump in the throat

The heightened awareness

Long after

The threat is removed. 

Yes, time has quickened

And yes something is amiss

As we reel from savagery

And horror. 

Deep down we know

All who are awake

Who are awake

That something is terribly wrong

And more is to come. 

Evil is ascendant

Now more than ever

But nothing lasts forever

And that is how

Everything unravels.

The door is closing

And not a moment too soon

But hell hath no fury

Like a cornered animal

Doomed to death. 

Frothing at the mouth

It knows the end is near

Determined to take out

As many as it can.  

Desperation brings out violence

And now like no other

Increasing in severity

As the clock ticks down.

Pray now

And keep your eyes open

Lest the greatest lie

Or sudden attack

Deceive us all

Day or night.