The Sand Man

The sand, the sand, it swallowed you: to where? a

A hole, a gap, of black and blue that masks b

the shadow's clear, bright light: the light of there. a

In flashing from the distant view, a path b

of death and bloody red. You feel secure c

a dirty word that shows the lie; he laughs. b

A bite, a bite, the worm is meat to catch: d

a life, a fish, a meal to steal, a lie. e

Two lives at once, a stone to throw, a whore c

to fetch the hooked. Sleep sleep you bloody wretch: d

at least to die with cause and dream. A meal e

of sand, you'll fall asleep, a peaceful rest d

indeed ; he pushed and shoved the bullet through. f

Through pirate, thief, life, death, and harbored youth. f