Have you known the gut wrench?
the tightening of the chain
that heavy chain of innocence
that breaks ere comes the pain.
Have you ever felt the sick chill?
the shiver of blind-eyed fear,
fear crawling up your spine
to whisper in your ear.
Have you viewed the face of terror?
that ugly countenance sublime
a smiling face of emptiness
so evil 'tis divine.
Will you laugh at the horror?
and play the endless game
throwing the dice of death
with foes no man can tame.
Are you up for the agony?
the game begins tomorrow,
your life is on the line now
the only prize is sorrow.
