These marks upon my hands from clinging on too tight Whilst I clutched onto the lamp I held that lonely night As I saw lines upon your face and knew you as tired Your senses lost as you walked blindly past lamp fire
You walked slowly, eyes open, but closed Pale cheeks replacing the ones that were rose All things done awake, but asleep My trembling fingers and heavy feet daring to creep
Wood floor creaking with each step you took Turning as if memory with glazed, unflinching look Into the kitchen, as in sleep, you took the knife And with a plunge of a knife and the crash of a lamp, I bade my last goodnight