Have you known the gut wrench?

the tightening of the chain

that heavy chain of innocence

that breaks ere comes the pain.

Have you ever felt the sick chill?

the shiver of blind-eyed fear,

fear crawling up your spine

to whisper in your ear.

Have you viewed the face of terror?

that ugly countenance sublime

a smiling face of emptiness

so evil 'tis divine. 

Will you laugh at the horror?

and play the endless game

throwing the dice of death

with foes no man can tame.

Are you up for the agony?

the game begins tomorrow, 

your life is on the line now

the only prize is sorrow.