Light

 

The lightning slows, bending, as it drips down into the dirt 

Digging deep, deep, burrowing down, down, down

A snake to bite you when you reach out a hand, writhing as it constricts your arm.

 

You can’t help but admire its radiance as it forces its way down your throat

It’s blinding, the way it pushes out your eyes

Darkness from light.

 

You feel the murk between your toes, bright as a storm.

It feels like home, a loving embrace slowly tightening around your neck.

It whispers that your honor will be rewarded.

 

The blood with all your friends and family sinking into the soil around you.

 

Isn’t it great?