abyssia

we try.
we did not fail.
we were betrayed.
betrayed by the fear of our neighbors, our cousins, our friends.
the nightmare continues....
did you know jesus is the reason for the season?
that is a lie.
they tell lies.
the truth shall set you free.
free? really.
no. yes? hope... gone.
tears come now.
tears for you and tears for me.
tears for all that soon will be.
hands tremble, exhausted.
fear. fear. fear.
megiddo is a mountain in israel.
hardy har har!
if i don't laugh, i'll die.
beware, there are bandits on this trail.
alms for the poor! alms for the poor!
no. fear!
the temple has been razed.
the body has been burned.
the bough has broken.
the ogre at the bridge demands a token.
he'll take your fear for a price - he only wants your liberty.
caesar offered five gold pieces.
we took them.
he bought our silence.
he bought US.