Unexpected Victory

down to earth i plummet


forbidden sand trap of the mind


just as i reach the summit


of hope and treasures yet to find
~

silly simple moments


give way to tearing claws


the beast now in the bedroom


my heart held in his paws
~

i tear at him with bloody knuckles


i tear at him with hate


i lay my life before him now


i do not hesitate
~

to offer myself a sacrifice


for my brother's pain


the offer was refused once more


this beast he will remain
~

he now has found a boulevard


straight through our shining hearts


the trip just takes a second


lives now torn apart
~

he smiles at me 

through smoke filled eyes


his teeth are set to strike


he tears at flesh
with twisting thighs


he cuts away at life
~

fear sets in on brother now

 the days seem short and thin


the beast with shroud

 now joined the crowd

just offers me a grin
~

death where is thy victory


joy where is thy song


the sound of “God with us”


seems silent all night long
~

i now know the meaning


of Jesus at the cross


my brother washed in precious blood


to me is too much cost
~

brother closed his eyes today


and took his final bow


the curtain fell in a violent way

~

God where are you now
~

i see the beast
with bloody lip


his breath will not subside


one final strike
he takes a sip


 and brother’s body dies
~

claws retract


i don’t react


the beast just walks in stride


a single song


sung all night long


in Christ I will abide

~
death where is thy victory


 joy where is thy song


the sound of Jason singing


tells the beast there’s something wrong
~

sing Jason sing


with victory in hand


by killing you the beast will die


his life a shifting sand

~
dance Jason dance


no longer body bound


this victory

 though different


has a resonating sound

~
selfishly I’ll miss you


there beyond the moon


 be ridiculous with Jesus


we’ll be together soon

...

To: Jason
 Lee Francis

From: Matt Francis

“His Biggest Fan!”