Memoirs of Nobody in Particular

For Minutes or Forever

I had a glimpse just now

As I often do

Of me and you in a field somewhere forever

Lying down and staring at the sky

The rolling hills and the gorgeous trees

Two unmarked graves and skeletons entwined

I had a glimpse just now and I was scared because in it- oh, in it I was not afraid

I was dark and beautiful

And full of flowers

And you weren't there but I was still okay

I contemplate the peace that could come

After I am gone

Because I wish to continue living just this, these golden years

And I have come so close to death, touching it and making its acquaintance

I cannot reckon if I wish to be its friend

But for a moment I had a glimpse of peace

You tell me I should look to the peace after

And that I will not care so much then

But it is the image now of what is to come that can give me such fear

And yet when I am with you I could stay that still for minutes or forever

My heart stops beating

And I could see that I will be okay

Perhaps you are right