The Step Father

"The Step Father"

these dreams of mine
threaten your empire
if you can't sleep, no one sleeps
these beasts live in your eyes
the fourth beast is your kingdom
horns with eyes, waging war
you'll never know of everlasting freedom
that's what your bronze claws are for
these lions were created in power
with wings like eagle's to soar
on two legs, making you man
it's all part of a greater plan
for heads, four wings
and eyes born aflame
iron teeth to crush kings
this beast has many names
unspeakable are these atrocities
but wide are his arms
your armada hides in the city
i stand where your hands are
immigrants flee, the sun is beating down
do they know their fear fabricates his crown?
i'm lost at sea, i hear no sound
drowning along with the spray all around

give me wings and i'll take flight
give me ground and i'll stand and fight
take back the dark and i'll give you light
take back my heart and i'll be in your sights


~RileyVelvet