Fates Warning

Dark and dampness lingers
in body and in soul.
Dead wall of stone I cry out
for twenty years alone.
Exanimate a penance
not fit for man nor beast.
Innocent of mortal sin,
do hear me out at least.
Man of strong mind and soul
deserves a second chance.
Just to see a glimpse of light
would warm my icy hands.
Any kin or family
just an echo in my mind.
Silence loudens tribulations
that I left behind.
Just then a beam of light projects
from underneath a rock.
Could it be escape I'm free.
I'll dig my fingers raw.
Man of strong mind and soul
deserves a second chance.
Just to see a glimpse of light
would warm my icy hands.
Deep in your mind look for the answer,
it'll be there.