Need

The end of era buries me in leaves

heavy with grief

Lost in the changes that wash in from the sea

Lost in my need

I won't change for you;

you'll have to break me.

Even with my heart aflame

and lost in my need.

A prick of feathers,

a lightness in my head;

humbled by pain

Words from the future that held me in my stead

Lost in the flame

I won't change for you;

you'll have to break me.

Even with my heart aflame

and lost in my need.

I won't lose myself

I will be permanent!

Even if identity's at odds with my grief.

(I've got a new reflection and it's eating me)

(I've got a new reflection and it rules my need)

My burning era falls out from from under me;

crumbles like leaves.

Reform the mirror and smile through the tears,

guard well my grief.