Wails

Screams ooze through the air
a shrill strangled sense of despair
pierces the souls of all who listen
the fears hold her imprisoned

A longing, so lost, worth the admission?
at what cost? this deathly musician
her pain turns heads, drawn like moths towards flames
as her voice struggles and strains

Wails and moans, sing from deep within
chill our bones, her fragile mind stings
the human emotion at it most animalistic
needs the pain to stop, to cease it, the sound almost mystic

Her pain dwells deep inside
a shackle to keep her chained to the mind
her wails and fears break out at night
cut through the silence such a lonely fight

Thanks for reading
Kyle.

Artwork  © Rebecca Costello.