HUSH

(October 2003)

For my Poppet

Stop the birds from singing
Stop the sun from shining
Stop the clock from chiming
Stop the moon from gleaming

I am mourning for those that are no longer living

Close you eyes and stop the tears
Close you mind and stop the fears
Close your door and stop the wind shears
Close you mouth and stop up your ears

I am mourning for those I've lost these past years

Do not breath or even sigh
Do not look me in the eye
Do not stand or rise
Do not speak from the mountain high

I am mourning for those that can't be by my side