There sat a new test

Much harder that you bought in

As for the unseen

Just take care of what you will

Light the silent alarm

We never think that

We're missing much 

Till



I gasp and hold my breath 

These needs had changed so deep

To face you all and say

I've been awake for. . . 



I need a new test

Then I sat out to choose

Someone to

Light the soul like a kiln

Just imagine us chasing this with

Eyes scorned from sleep apnea

A slight of tongue as the seas

Are emptying



I gasp and hold my breath 

These needs had changed so deep

To face you all and say

I've been awake for. . . Ever. . . Ever. . . Ever. . Ever. .  .



Try to read off a letter that's

Falling apart

The sun and the moon

I count sheep

Escape like an animal I'm ready for 

My sleepless stroll



I've felt these shifting hours 

Mistakenly used up



I gasp and hold my breath

These needs had changed so deep

To face you all and say

I've been awake for years



I gasp and hold my breath

These needs had changed so deep

To face you all and say

I've been awake for. . . Ever. . . Ever. . . Ever. . . Ever