Arbitrary lines

The sum of life

Shrinks with time

A second death denied

But I fear the ink in this pen will never dry

And I'll write the same poetry

Some letters you'll never read

To no reprieve

And I'll check the calendar days

Remember the words you'd say

I hope you believe

Delft blue and picture frames

Outlines are all that remains

And a space on the cabinet

With the Dalecarlian

And in a faux refrain

No resolution to gain

And when I lie awake

Attempting to relay

I will always remember

Those last few ounces of pressure

Now I'm alone

And you're just five pounds of carbon

A vacant hospital room to pack

They'll need this bed cleared when I get back