INTO THE ABYSS

INTO THE ABYSS

(Adapted from the track ‘Descent’ in my continuing tribute to Black Sun Empire)

(play video above)

The dark void waits

Fear plunges barbs into clammy flesh,

The rope clinging to ankle

As toes curl upon the entrance

Into the depths of hell.

Glistening muscle tensed

Pulsing, straining adrenalin

Throbs the perspiring temple,

Knees twitch in unison

The leap into the abyss

Will you survive?

Amazonian mystery

Spewing forth bats,

Gods of the underworld

Will they welcome or devour,

Arms out stretched

Eyes in prayer

You leap headlong.

The rush into blackness

The fetid reeking air,

Decay and glittering eyes

The biting fangs

The piercing needle,

Feasting insects

Tear at your plunging form.

Your lungs are aflame

Chest taut, ribs cracking,

As you find the floor of the Abyss

Mere feet from crushing your skull,

Your brain unhinged as the rope pulls

The ascent is swift.

Exultant, King of the Abyss

The beauty of flight,

Air purifies,

Life is good

 The Gods salute you

As pulled into the realm of the living

You survived the Abyss.

But,

The dark is patient

Someone will test themselves again,

Will the Gods release them?

Will the insects and scorpions feast?

Welcome to the Abyss

Your nightmare can be real.

Phil Hall  June 2013