Overcast

They live on this Earth just like you and me,

but hide underground where we cannot see.

With a gate well hidden under water and stone,

they have taken quite well to being alone.

But once in a while their leader declares

that their tribe will expand with a few new heirs.

They open the gate and wait nearby

for the unlucky few who will soon die.

The loss of a life for a greater prize

is what you will see behind their eyes.

A curse or a blessing-its up for debate,

but you don't have long to choose your fate.

Before you know you are there,

the air,

it's strange.

You're wading in water,

but no,

its changed.

There's snow on the ground,

and ice,

it's cold.

In just a few more steps,

there's trees

so old.

You're in a desert

so dry,

you die.

And then you awake.

And you are scared.

And completely

unprepared.