Captivity

Cold rolled steel bound to this odious cage Forced to breathe in this fetor of decay Optimism lost determination's end Chains bloodied burrowing into my skin Losing grasp of my mind Lost in thought I'm terrorized Senses overwhelmed with the horror Impending death I fantasized Suffering soldier sings suicide Only one escape identified Standing on the edge of psychological defeat Standing on the edge of psychological defeat Cold rolled steel bound to this odious cage Forced to breathe in this fetor of decay Piteous body left emaciated Last ounce of strength End this life Soul eroded Consequence of a man confined Cold Captive Come to terms with suicide Cold Pathetic