Survived

Can you hear above the echoes
the steady pounding of my heart
Beyond the deafening silence
the rhythmic beat, pulsating
The pumping of life force
coursing through veins; so vital
I'm still alive, survived
your thrashes, your pummels
I stand still, breathing deep
filling bruised lungs, behind aching ribs.

Can you hear above the torrential winds
my voice, screaming curses
Beyond the harsh, unruly breath
the steady cries, I send out to you.
Mouth open wide, black abyss
drowning out the banshee shrills
I still have voice, words to speak
And speak I will, my nemesis.
To you I will send my waking hauntings
Screams filling your dreams forever.