halo

 
I'm coming on strong
I can do no less
a southbound headhunter is out for my life
to take it for a spin

sideways smiles and fickle fate
the broken haloed boy sits by waiting
and for him I'll die

sidewinders with long arms reach for me
I take a stab
lurking in the background is death
I look up and plead for time
slick with sweat I rise and rinse off
ready for another day of pain

inside the nightmare I keen
but don't let it show
a ridiculous smile
that doesn't reach my eyes
plastered to my lips

I spit blood biting my tongue
the words tumble forth anyway
burning everyone as they go