The taxi is silent the driver's stopped trying A crossing appears with no pedestrians crossing Houses line the street with a warm yellow lighting The night drizzle lightens, the pavements start frosting.
Shouldn't winter nights be spent comfortably Rapped in familiarity?
Turn into the car park, the barrier is rising Wretched is the destination, cold and disheartening One day you'll return and your mindset will brighten For now we will visit under the cold grey lighting.
Should I dare to peak inside? The driver shrugs. I daren't decide.
The automatic doors squeak ominously open No round of applause, no standing ovations A pin could be heard, the canteen is broken Seldom celebrated, there are few worse locations.
Should I lower my temperament Become stoic and sensible?
The escalator moans while taking us further The corridors smell stale, they echo a murmur A slip-away comment in a labyrinth of tension Hospital blue reflects in the eyes of the visitors.
Could I muster the strength to go inside? I'm here, I've done it, all sadness must hide.
The nurse hands over the apron, i feel inhuman, You lie propped on a cushion, restlessly muttering. 'It's a bad dream, it's okay' I'm nervously stuttering. My stomach churns at the pain you're experiencing.
Should i dare to show my tears? I needn't alarm onlookers and familiars.
Your bed-light flickers, the room dissapears In the darkness we're calm, inhibitions are cleared Such split-second clarity has calmed me for years. I smile fearlessly pulling your hand gently nearer.
Should I dare to leave your side? I'd blame myself, it would shatter my pride.
So here we sit for hours on end, semiconscious Semi-talking, the volta on which all cruxces depend Your dream-like graciousness cleanses and encompasses; Myself and others, regale tales of your accomplishments.