Lament for a Homeland

~~Lament for a homeland~~

I wonder if you see the mountains begin to crumble,
I wonder if you see the seas begin to rise?
I wonder if you hear the slowly approaching rumble,
I wonder if you hear the shout of the wise?

I can see the fires burning,
I can see the shadow eke out.
I can hear the cries of the yearning,
I can hear the whispers of doubt.

The darkness closes about the walls,
We must face the infernal sleep.
Slow eyes close as darkness calls,
We’re falling, without escape from the deep.