and suddenly

They appear out of nowhere
Memories, pacts, iridescent lights
and hidden trap doors

and you’re falling
tumbling over in space
weasy feelings
and upturned stomach

there is no end to the pain
they incur
with their mischievous smiles
beady eyes
and vacant stares

They want you to submit
give into their plans
Forget who you are
and follow

Verve slightly to the left
Pretend you didn’t see
Clench fist and bite tongue
It’ll be over soon

Suck in gasps
Chant random verses
Last resort phrases
Plead salvation

But alas! Your light flickers
Embers glow under you
Flames leap up
And consume