Hunger Games

The Hunger Games

My heart thumped, as the crowd jeered
The time had come to face what I feared
I took a deep breath and focused my aim
And I watched as the arrow flew
I thought of Prim, her sincere smile,
I thought of Gale, his gaze intense on mine
I thought of my mother healing all wounds
And I watched as the arrow flew
Thoughts and images whirled in my head,
A mixture of fear, anticipation and dread
The horror of the moment hit me hard
And I watched as the arrow flew
I thought of the Capitol, stealing all my rights
I knew it was the time to put up a fight
The District’s glory lay in my hand
And I watched as the arrow flew
A burning anger, a fire rose
Giving me the strength to stand and oppose
What I found wrong, what I found unjust.
And I watched as the arrow flew
Finally with a reverberating sound
The arrow hit the destination bound
The Game makers’ faces were filled with shock
And with hope in my heart I knew,
A day will come when we’ll be free
And no longer caged in misery
A day when the Mocking jay will sing
Yes, I’ll watch as my dreams come true.