Reality

Get ahead, a little dream,
Fall behind, it's reality.
Growing flowers, fading life.
Sun shining, snow falling.
Surrounded. Nowhere to go.
Try to breath, it's harder now.
Hear the sounds. You're all alone.
See the smiles. Feel the frowns.

Try to move, you're standing still.
Future then, present now.
History repeats; no change to see.
Birds still fly, leaves still fall.
Seasons change; it's all the same.
Babies born; more cries to hear.
Ears immune, no one to care.
Pain is felt, death is seen;

Guns shot, bodies fall.
Blades slide, blood flows.
Nothing's right, all is wrong.
Rain falls, tears hide.
Sleeves cover; bruises hidden.
Fear of words; fear of life.
Eyes shut tight; wish again.
Maybe tomorrow, it'll all be done.