Walking along the beach

The water, gently lapping against my heels

The soft smooth sand warm under my feet

The cool sea breeze lightly teasing my hair

I lift my face to the pale glow of the sun

And everything seems so peaceful and quiet

Then suddenly a scream rents the air

I open my eyes and recognize my voice

I look around and see

Theres no water, no sand, nor the warm pale sun

Its dark, oh so dark all the silhouettes merging into one

I take a step and feel

Sharp edges cutting into my feet

Warm blood oozing out

And I stumble and I fall

And feel them cutting into my hands

Something slides up my feet

I try to pull away

But it just gets tighter ;

Higher and higher it coils

Till I’m imprisoned

And have to submit

To the chains of my mind

Bruised and hurt