Refrain

Arbitrary lines

The sum of a life shrinks with time

A second death denied

The sum of a life shrinks with time

A second death denied

But I fear the ink in this pen will never dry

And I'll write the same poetry, some letters you'll never read

To no reprieve

And I'll check the calendar days, remember the words you'd say

I hope that you'll believe

Delft blue and picture frames, outlines are all that remains

And a space on the cabinet with the Dalecarlian

And in a faux refrain, no resolution to gain

And when I lie awake, attempting to relay

I will always remember those last few ounces of pressure

Now I'm alone

And you're just five pounds of carbon

A vacant hospital room to pack

They'll need this bed cleared when I get back

And you're just five pounds of carbon

They'll need this bed cleared when I get back