Redemption

The island was library-like quiet,

except the snare of metal against tree branches.

The air lingered with the smell rotten meat,

an Samuel's’ nostrils flared as he took a breath.

His tongue tingled sending what felt like needles to his stomach,

instantly a wave captured his entire body.

He quivered and heaved until there was nothing left inside him,

his legs felt like cooked noodles.

Samuel looked around,

all he could see was thousands of dead bodies.

Each of the corpses resembling a piece of charred steak,

crusted black and cut deep with blood flowing out of each incision.

Suddenly he heard a loud rustle,

the delicate emerald green leaves that had blocked the bright fire like sun parted.

A majestic figured appeared in its place.

His body lacked complete mobility as he slowly began to regain consciousness,

opening his eyes he realized he had seen his future in this nightmare.

His Creator had intervened to give him a second chance on earth.

Surrounded by the metal cage that surrounded Samuel,

he pledged to change his lifestyle to insure his nightmare did not come to fruition.

He started his mission of good behavior,

in the word of the Lord to release himself from prison.