Shelter in Place

Caught between the waves in an undertow
Struggling to breathe, pulling me out to sea
Waiting for the current, to spit me out
Hostage to a force far beyond my control
Changes chasing me
As I retreat
Searching for a sign that can ease my mind
Paranoia grows as the hours unwind
Sanctuary where I can disappear
Desperation near
Shelter me … Where I lie
When I dream … I can hide
To protect … And survive
Shelter me … In plain sight
Screaming at the demons of destiny
Running from the lies that are smothering me
Haunted by a future that’s flying blind
Scavenging for truth in the embers of time