That kitten of life <br />The lioness that stalks me in my dreams <br />As I run in terror <br />No one ever hears my screams <br /> <br />Does she simply want to play <br />Or will she kill me dead <br />How do you tell a lions intentions <br />Enough to fill your soul with dread <br /> <br />Here I run and there I hide <br />As she runs ever faster <br />And with greater strides <br /> <br />In a building I take shelter <br />Locking doors in frantic fear <br />Just outside each door and window <br />She awaits, she's far too near <br /> <br />Is the symbol of this lion <br />The very picture of my life <br />As I tremble in the darkness <br />So fearful of this strife <br /> <br />Is the lion part of me <br />The part that longs to be set free <br />Is she locked up here inside <br />With my other part who fears to die <br />One day both sides, they will collide<br /><br />Lynne FincherSpringarden<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/the-lion-s-half/
