She was old like the night
Thin like rain
Watermarked with pain


Her story had been mistold
In her head it was all wrong

Her song should have been sung strong

The night was white heavy and dead

And stale thoughts rose to her head

I'm here she said

Not for myself
I'm here for god
And god has given me a child

To protect.

Her baby with a fever kept her body awake

Her dark eyes and strong hands never made mistakes
But the night shut her eyes when she woke from a dream
And the windows opened and closed as she screamed


The moon reflected in her eyes and in his sleep
The fruit of her womb was stolen

God's child now
To keep


With time they all said
With time you'll find rest
He opened his doors

He choose yours as his best.

With time they all said

In time you'll find rest
She opened his gates
And drove a knife in her chest

Hoping to meet him
At the end of faith