Silent / Transparent

As effortless as all you know

As inactive as a charm

This vessel's lowly stowaway is armed

Let the credits rave and let the critics roll

As the groom runs down the aisle

In a hail of bullets I just throw a towel

And write the bride out

A second life, a second hand, a view of space

With an elephant obstructing it

I'm splashing grays where once was glowing white

I hit the pavement in the sunlight

And I would beg the kids to just come outside and play

But I'd take the ball away

What is a sorry state when you can't believe your eyes?

You'll gladly take as second prize

Oh, and there are prophecies you'll only prophesize

Over niceties and gin

And now you're asking, I don't know where to begin

Oh, and all the critics rave as the credits roll

They kept us wet behind the ears

So we'll be speaking in hushed tones for fifty years

Take this heart and wear it on the outside

Oh, and as the rain comes down like a tickertape parade

The tears slow and dissipate

Oh, and as the blood and sweat

You've invested evaporates

You'll have tried, but you won't make it pay

Sign this and file it under dumbstruck envy

That'll strike you down

Sightless, the comfort in the danger

Enticing, I join the queue

Mindlessly, I made her in my likeness

Scattered and absolute

Silent and transparent

The one who holds the candle to the glow of you