La Ciudad Secreta

Wandering in the darkness
of the secret city
The echoes of an old ritual resonate
hidden among the stones
The souls still wander in that place
in the light of the torches
that link words in a prayer
trying to erase their guilt
and be able to remember
that one day they were martyrs
trying to save
their faith and their religion.
The night approaches, the ritual begins
they raise their hands praying
that they never discover the holy place
that was secretly guarded
suddenly a light breaks the darkness
and fear pierces the silence
the clamor of the people is heard as they flee
trying to escape
and leave their temple
in the hands of a great power
many centuries of pain
fighting with courage
anger, fear, and ambition
many nights of prayer
pleading to their lord
for eternal life