The Burning Future

I spent my night daydreaming of the actions I am yet to take

And yet now as the chance lies before me something stays my hand

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Only to look back in agony at a dream unwrought

'Lo behold Humanity.

Beset. Beleaguered. Bellicose. Afraid.

Unable to push the blade from its throat.

Unable to let go of the handle either.

I was born soon enough to see our doom coming

And yet too late to avert it.

Hope makes no sound as it dies.