Two Small Deaths

Two small deaths happened today

While I was at work

While I was at play

No less light darkens my door

So I cannot cry

Now what is that for?

Is this the way my mind works

Forwards, always forwards

Is this the way my brain waves

Backwards, sideways

I've no heart strong and as lasting

To miss and to mourn

The world at its passing

I'm saving up all of my strength

For when I finally fail

At keeping you safe

When my last friend should leave me

Slow and easy

I'll be creeping around them

Picking pockets