fear no evil

You've told yourself
a pack of lies
at one point
you may have even believed them
Of course
that was a long time ago
there's no self-deception
lurking in any of your numerous
dark corners
There are no rogue operations
no actions misappropriated
all thoughts, all desires
are on the level
Your hands have always been
right where you can see them
there are no torpedoes
in the water
and no sinister change of plans
You are safe in your well-lit
control room
locked in, you fear no evil
never mind the moans, the screams,
the endless barrage of noise
that assails your fortified door
You are out of reach
out of sight
and out of touch
with what roams the hallways
of your forever night.