Shifting Sands

Among the dunes I travel alone
Wandering ever in search of the unknown
The shifting sands are a deep shade of brown
It would be so easy to slip in them and drown

Would anyone save me in my time of need
Or would my body from this world secede
Panic gripping and tugging at my frantic mind
As I am forced to leave the world behind

The darkness lies heavily over my thoughts
Trying to override everything I’ve been taught
Threatening to push me out of the light
And towards the deep pit of blackest night

I must press on, there’s no time to lie
I refuse to stop, roll over, and die
To do so would be to admit my ultimate defeat
I balk at the vile temptations, my heart does yet beat

Though currently I am alone
One day I will find a place to call my own
Where I hear the pattering of people’s feet
Walking along the comfortable and cozy streets

And I will find there a place I truly belong
And then your threats will finally be gone
From my heart shines a blinding angelic light
That will seal away you and your eternal night

© Jared Denstad