Gone Away At Last - Malcolm Holcombe

the search lights beg to dim

in the blood of nightimes cover

no human sounds within

the lonely thoughts of lovers

the routine hammers solid

in the heads of spit and spoiled

(only) broken from contentions

of the jealous snake’s recoil

the lonely thoughts of lovers

what if and yet to pass

satisfaction deals are over

and gone away at last

so strike back from the corner

hold back nuthin' more

kill your understandin'

and patience nevermore

outrun the speed of light (my friend)

go hide among your thoughts

the searchlights may grow dim again

your love may not be sought

at last the heartache found you

the silverspoon will rise

and choke you black and bluer

til the stars turn from your eyes

surround yourself with sadness

surrender to the noise

of distant dirges comin'

to keep you company

gone away at last.

c.2012 gypsyeyes music, bmi

malcolm holcombe