the chemistry of these tears

heaven knows as hell does too
the chemistry of these tears,
from beneath our breath
do we all hear
the ripples swimming
through the years

in moments one
and then with all
the gods and demons sigh,
yet not for love
nor even remorse
does any pain subside

and if in this hollow
we choose to wake
let not the stars
be our guide,
but let us rise
and force to wake
the fear alone,
for fear alone
can lead forth pride

Our souls are pale and hollow
our spirits phantoms
forced to hide,
but in our fears
neither shall we wallow
so fearsome is our pride...

leading forth the slaughter
to the clearance long and wide.

here neither hell nor heaven
nor any spirits abide,
here neither pain nor sorrow
imbues with lonely eyes,
here neither pride nor fury
envelopes our mind,
here there are no voices
but neither are there lies.

now lay my arms across my chest
and lay my chest bare across the skies,
let the earth be my body
let the clouds be my eyes,
let the winds pick my bones
let the sun once more rise,
and let these tears
accompany my blood

back

to a new beginning

to glisten in the sparkle
of a young boy’s eyes.