The ground shakes.
Each step is harder...

Beautiful glistening serenade,
flip flopping 'round my feet...

You dive into my skin:
burying through layers...

The voice says "let go,"
but I know I won't let go...

Life-stars:
burning the sky...

Fluff-white animals
racing thick blue forevers...

They lay me down
on the polyester seat...

I walk through the hallways
With my confidence on my sleeves...

Paper thin candies strewn on the floor;
paper weight gumdrops glued to my door...

O, tears!
I watch as they drip...

So I sang my song
of lament and fear...

Let us walk down to the river side,
Come along now my tear-stained bride...