2 years since accused
Left us spiraling
Feeling betrayed and confused
Opinions like twigs- kindling
Prodding sticks, blowing flame
Waiting at the campfire
Praying for it to be tame
Children dance as shadows conspire
Fleeting safety- darkness pulls you
Hiding within the trees
Believing not what is true
Claiming innocence- hearing your pleas
Like a ghost story- I can almost hear you breath
Shallow, ragged- hot air stuck
Lungs failing as you wheeze
Away you attempt to tuck
Knowing not, you have already been seen
Spotted at once
Eyes open, fingers pointing
Taken aback- you turn with grunts
Dubiously, you begin running
Don't you know, you won't get far?
Reaching out, you grab for me
Help! You yell, as my mouth is left ajar
Reaching for salvation
I take your hand- pulling you along
Put out this fire, I say with dictation
Now ferocious, destroying with no regard
Chasing, you refuse to stop
The time has come to sound the alarm