I thought of myself as a boy today Alone in the playground

Take me to the river and wash me Years of dirt caked to my skin

I saw it standing in the corner of my room Unnatural stillness in its pose

To have wings means I can leave the earth. See the stains from years of abuse on the dirt. I can sail in the harsh wind, let it carry me to cities and mountain tops. I hear the stories told my stars a...

Wait for the sun to drop behind the earth To see you in the dark

You said hello and the noose loosened Intentions entered at bay but the stones fell at once and I knew something was different

I drive into highway lines as they appear from the void High beams burning into the endless road

I look at you like I would the night sky Wonder how they burn so bright

Touched by the hand of evil Child's laugh dying slowly with the clench of long fingers

I caught the whispers as a child The King hung his head in shame