The Void

The Void Static hums behind my teeth There’s a panic underneath the peace The neon signs are bleeding gold A story that has grown too old I’m uncurling from the corner seat Feeling life beneath my feet The lock is turning in the void A silence that can’t be destroyed I’m stepping through the paper wall I’m learning how to truly fall Far away from the heavy stain Of living someone else’s pain The roots are tangled in my bones Breaking through the paving stones I’ll leave the shadows at the door I don’t belong here anymore The mountains offer up a sigh Beneath a vast and hollow sky The lock is turning in the void A silence that can’t be destroyed I’m stepping through the paper wall I’m learning how to truly fall Far away from the heavy stain Of living someone else’s pain The stars are rattling in my chest I’m putting all the ghosts to rest The forest swallows up the sound Of feet that never hit the ground The dream is open, wide and bright I’m disappearing into light No more roots. Just the hills. Neon’s flickering out now. Yeah... it’s quiet. Finally.