Se sufre pero se goza

Prayers within prayers A nested lament snuffing out Even candles well-meant An intended sigh Not by voice But by eye We need more time While we're awake I was just holding my breath We need more time Before the wake I was just holding my breath You taught me two words For the rich man Now you're screaming in pain A feral meditation A busted Pietà A permanent lullaby The hammered chunks of stone fly We need more time While we're awake I was just holding my breath We need more time Before the wake I was just holding my breath One day too soon We'll engrave your name Proudly, to the sun I've wasted all my prayers For our souls And for our land Unconsoled by any music I am no longer afraid