(Classy) Rhymes

a song of two parts

"where else shall we go today?

shall we go far,

into another dimension,

further than outer space?

i've lost my way,

though time does fray

i've lost my place

in this worldly haze

i've lost my days,

my right to stay,

my right to play-

in this ghostly space.

i've gone too far-

dearly beloved,

         could you drag me back?

i've lost myself.

dearly beloved,

         could you find my heart?

i've lost myself...

in all meanings of the phrase,

i've lost my place

as a little girl.

don't you want to fly?

i'd rather we didn't try.

don't you want to be free?

i'd rather you stayed here with me.

don't you want to feel alive?

this life is all i need.

but you hate it!

so much so i'd die to live in it again.

you'd leave if you could?

if it was for you,

i would.

then let's go!

where?

out there!

why do you like it here?

(because it so often reminds me of you.)

where else could we possibly grow?

what else could we possibly know?

...

come now, it'll be fun. Promise!"

that was the last thing you promised.

the last words i heard you say-

a last rhythmic moment in the chaotic fray,

and the last time i prayed.