Image: Laura Makabresku
Strapped down
Around me is a hum,
It is gathering volume
I cannot see but what is above me.
A million stars twinkle as if
The universe is at peace.
My heart thumps
I feel beads of sweat roll down my face,
The hum moves closer.
A hooded face peers into my eyes
We lock together
He looks deeply into me
‘Toxins,’ he says.
‘You are a contaminant.
I shall bleed you,
Release the poisons
Permeating your body.
You are toxic.’
The hum is on top of me
Shadows surround me
A knife flashes past my eyes
I feel its kiss
Its sliver tongue
Piercing me.
I recoil in pain
As hands caress me.
I bleed
I grow weak
My breathing shallows.
In the darkness
The hum soothes me
I crave its harmony
My brain dances in its embrace.
Strong arms lift me
Around me is draped
The robe of acceptance.
‘You are free,
One of us.’
Written for: https://mindlovemiserysmenagerie.wordpress.com/2015/03/10/photo-challenge-51-dark-rituals-march-10-2015/
Morpethroad 
Interesting.
Yes.
Thank you for stopping by.
Wow! My brain dances in its embrace
Wow indeed, you liked that line eh. Rituals can do that to you.
Oh my! This was a little sinister. I imagined a small cruel smile here…
I think you may be right praj. Thanks so much for stopping by.
Oh wow Michael this is hypnotizing and scary and brilliant!
Thank you Yves it was a very challenging prompt.
Whew–very dark. Terrifying really!
Thanks Mandy, well I think dark rituals are a lot like that.
That was dark, dark, dark…and very scary. You’ve outdone yourself in this challenge Michael.
Thank you Lyn. It was a hard challenge. That’s a lovely encouraging comment.
WHOA!
WOW. You made my heart race with this one. I love the companionship/contrast of the soothing hum and the immense pain.
Thank you Lacy. That is an excellent comment I appreciate you taking the time to do so..