Dead 

Inside Out

Hollow-eyed creatures, locked behind iron bars,

bone-like fingers outstretched, beckoning aid

toothless grins; cajoling shadows whisper fantasies

forsaken prisoners, prepared for death; simply watch.

indescribable agony, piercing screams

fallen to their knees at Death's unquestionable mercy

vacant windows to imprisoned souls; black

capered smiles melt as flame-licked wax.