Where I Live

I hear my name being whispered In the morning Do you read me? Who am I? am I sound? I remember my name I know this sanctuary chime The sound of the ticking rain Then I step outside the blind alley There you swallow my eyes and ears I'm consumed by your vile disorder Feel my weary heart expanding Oh vulgar city you gave birth to me When this riotous life leaves me alone All the birds of the world will fly over Reposing on this hidden rooftop Where I'll grow white tulips all year through But now the rooms are split in half And I'm stuck on sides without doors Though cats like us are solitary The unavoidable nature of the beast May all your truths unfold easily Mine don't