caged

He wears a mask of outward calm
A cool composure, undisturbed
He walks with a sure and measured gait
Steady murmurs ave nightmare paved

His attempt to cadge this unkindness
But meets only a ravens gaze disinclined
To murder his presence
Took to him fully in the eye

He still moves on with dignity
Watches this crowed sky land distant scars
A comet streaks against the dark
A counterpoint to masking mars

bydk 03/09/19