The Burning Future

  I spent my night daydreaming of the actions I am yet to take

  And yet now as the chance lies before me something stays my hand

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  Only to look back in agony at a dream unwrought

  'Lo behold Humanity.

  Beset. Beleaguered. Bellicose. Afraid.

  Unable to push the blade from its throat.

  Unable to let go of the handle either.

  I was born soon enough to see our doom coming

  And yet too late to avert it.

  Hope makes no sound as it dies.