Polaris

I won't live forever.

Don't take photos of myself,

hoping that one day my sore eyes will see through a frame.

I'm not blowing smoke,

But I indulge in cigarettes.

To speed up the race in my mind,

to slow down what's left of my time.

There's no stopping this train, so raise your heads.

If I plunge into the depths of that cavern,

I'll make sure to bring a flashlight and a camera,

a pencil and some paper, a compass and a ruler.

So when you fall down too, you'll know what to do.

Polaris knows the moon, like I know you.

I won't live forever, the reverend begs to differ.

So certain there's a life when faith prevails.

I have faith in misdirection, in all that is uncertain.

Don't swear upon a place that's just a vision.

Yet, I am sure of this.

these words will get you pissed...

There's no stopping this train, don't clench your fist.

I'd rather die young and on my own terms.

Than in a bed, like a pet, without my words.

In a vase, unable to spread my roots into the earth.

Return me to dust, dear, for what it's worth