I stared out the window My brain, completely disengaged No thoughts, no emotions But a war was being waged I could not move or even think Stood lifeless, as I gazed But, inside my brain This awful darkness blazed Outside the window, light It seemed so warm and pure Still, inside my head A madness did me lure I could not raise my voice Could not, say a word That evil’s lock on me Seemed to be assured But then an angel’s voice So sweetly to me said Come with me my dear And let us, go to bed BOEMS BY JA 583 FOR MY WIFE