Sorry About Dresden

Once We Had a Word For This

Sorry About Dresden


His breath drawn in, 
the clock still chimes 
marking the time 
between their breathing 
and breaking of promises. 
In mumbled words, 
she can't explain 
why she's drowning like an infant in the sea. 
Screaming is this all there is for me and you? 
She grabs her coat and walks out the door. 
The night is old 
so still and silent, 
far too quiet. 
He stares at the space, 
waits for a sign, 
one that can never come. 
And he's bound to this place and time. 
Tethered, choking on his lines. 
Drowning like an infant in the sea.
Screaming is this all there is for me and you?