Underneath the Bridge of Screams

Underneath the Bridge of Screams

Underneath the bridge of screams
I lost my joy, my will to dream
Buried deep in waters flow
I slowly let my passion go

The troll left lurking in my mind
Was grateful for my soul to find
He guarded mote wrapped 'round my tower
With baited breath he did devour

With watchful eye he'd strike me down
Then comfort drink my life to drown
So curious was this relation be
This rampant imp inside of me

He seemed my friend, though I was blind
Was always there, to foil my find
The only seeking allowed to do
Was from his deflating point of view

He'd numb my thoughts to bring me ease
All jaded past he brought to tease
To keep me trapped his only ploy
With trickery bought he stole my joy

Underneath the bridge of screams
To afraid to climb up on the beams
To finally jump and end my pain
I chose to drink and stay the same

King alcohol took me to rivers edge
To him to serve my daily pledge
My ebb his flow was my decree
Bowing to this imp inside of me

The troll left lurking, took my hand
Helped me bury my hope deep in the sand
Was always there, to foil my find
He seemed my friend, though I was blind

With watchful eye he'd strike me down
Then comfort drink my life to drown
His only ploy to steal my dreams
Underneath the bridge of screams

By: June Howell  3/13/08