The Prison Fence
Atop the prison fence coiled like a snake
The deadly razor wire in silence waits
The lethal barbs make every inmate quake
It is the stalwart sentry at the gates
This metal serpent’s presence is immense
It is a python smothering its prey
Slowly crushing hope at all expense
Any dreams of escape, it’s blades will slay
It is the barrier to freedom’s path
For liberty’s just on the other side
But there are none who could escape its wrath
Should cutting edge with human flesh collide
It’s appetite for people is so great
With it our deepest fears we do sedate
Tina Busch-Nema
March, 2008
The deadly razor wire in silence waits
The lethal barbs make every inmate quake
It is the stalwart sentry at the gates
This metal serpent’s presence is immense
It is a python smothering its prey
Slowly crushing hope at all expense
Any dreams of escape, it’s blades will slay
It is the barrier to freedom’s path
For liberty’s just on the other side
But there are none who could escape its wrath
Should cutting edge with human flesh collide
It’s appetite for people is so great
With it our deepest fears we do sedate
Tina Busch-Nema
March, 2008
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