Reborn

Broken by the raging eternal Storm

Nightmares have become the norms

Endless torment in my heart and mind

Through rough seas I was sailing blind

Inside me raged fire entwined with pain

Grinding like the clanks of mooring chain

Battle spears pierced my heart and soul

Fate had ordained my death in its scroll

A jolt of thunder revived my shattered heart

New life reborn, the old too quick to depart

My mind full of rage or my ancient pride

I covered the wide sea in a single stride

The quivering flames my soul ignite

Gods and demons before me flee in fright

My heart remains weary tethered to the sea  

Destined to drown all who sailed with me

Max O’Reilly