River of Tears

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 river of tears

the blood spilling like a torrential stream

like velvet smooth

like unfurling silk

the hounds  hungrily devouring the flesh

'like supple flesh!' one snickered

howls of laughter followed after making 

an echoing sound against the space.

soon it faded with their shadows

soon it was silence

pain was the only proof of life

they saw it as art

their best work yet

river of tears

a scream of shredding material

a gurgling mewl for help

the voice silenced in violence

the only sound left was

the unaware city

scurrying rodents looking on 

instinct making them understand

 

the river of tears 

cursed with a drought

we have no rain in our world to fill it

hearing the temple deteriorate

the crack and crunch of the pillars of dignity

we flinched at the scene

but out of respect, we keep our eyes connected

steeling ourselves for your sake

the frustration of hopelessness

suffocating 


the river of tears

will face a drought soon

the dark nights will turn to day

the hounds will be put down

river of tears

vengeance will be ours

a lesson to be taught

a demonstration is to be  made

rest now

be assured

your violation

 won't go unpunished


- Pasop Negra




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