Where I Live

I hear my name being whispered

In the morning

Do you hear me?

Who am I? Am I sound?

I remember my name

I know this sanctuary chime

The sound of the ticking rain

Then I step outside the blind alley

There you swallow my eyes and ears

I'm consumed by your vile disorder

Feel my weary heart expanding

Oh vulgar city, you gave birth to me

When this riotous life leaves me alone

All the birds of the world will fly over

Reposing on this hidden rooftop

Where I'll grow white tulips all year through

But now the rooms are split in half

And I'm stuck on sides without doors

Though cats like us are solitary

The unavoidable nature of the beast

May all your truths unfold easily

Mine don't