Tick
tick
It’s under control.
The fate of the world I hold.
It’s a shock but my emotions are locked.
There’s plenty of time left on the clock.
tick, tick
Something I should remember…
A small ember of memory telling me, selling me.
Never mind.
I’m here with friends who would remind me
If there was something I was inclined to find.
Look at these faces,
People here from places all over.
Nice that their presence graces this gathering.
There’s still a slathering of time left enjoy this.
tick, tick, tick
Where did they go?
Where did who go?
I don’t know, I’m so alone here…
What was that noise?
I’ll spin and be poised, ready.
I know it will destroy me… be steady.
If I can scream,
People will teem and the danger will stream away.
Why can’t I scream?!
It’s just air coming out,
I can’t shout!
It can’t get rougher,
I’m going to suffer for a long time.
tick, tick, tick, tick
Why can’t I scream?
Scream? Why would I scream?
That seems a foggy, groggy thought.
I hold her in my arms.
Kiss her head.
We’re safe from harm here.
The world’s our charm here.
Plenty of time.
No alarm or qualms here.
tick, tick, tick, tick
Where’d she go? What now? Where…
tick, tick, tick, tick, tick
I remember it all,
Every trip, every fall,
Each ball of emotion,
Pooling like oceans
Coating my mind like lotions.
Mental commotion.
What’s my name? What’s my game?
What day is it?
Do I work?
Did I miss it?
Extreme panic, serene bliss.
My mind deems…
The eternity before came from dreams.
Dreams? What did I dream about again?
