Drowning in misery

Of thoughtless decay

The shadows engulf me

Like a cunning predator

And I am its prey

Helpless and alone

Without a prancing light

To lead me away

The sombre noises of the darkest night

Play in my head and their music is madness

I am their prey, confused and haunted

Without the insight to keep them away

The stars are trying

to lure me to their light

The fire's calling me

To share its warmth

The wolves are howling

To keep me on my toes

The owl is watching me now

He sees my movement

From within the trees

He senses unease

And stares a little closer

He smells my flesh

From which will be a feast

Of night's unholy minions

Lying in peace

No more air do I breathe

The rats pick and prod

And scavenge from my bones

I am their prey

A blissful winter feast

And now I smile

The pain has gone away