into madness

A once-drowning man
will always extol
the virtues of his saviour
such is my situation
no hyperbole necessary
my life is in peril
every day

what a time to be alive
what turmoil surrounds us
saints and sinners alike
are racing headlong
into madness

wake up, world
slumber no more
what has mesmerized
and blinded you
to the impending collapse?
your skimpy clothes
are no match
for the coming
cold of night

I'm trying to keep
my blessings in front of me
I need a buffer
of hope
I need a reminder
that night
won't last forever.