Reveille

systematically layered beneath the understated-
border land calling me home
curiosity has taken its toll
empathetic- into the darkness i fall alone
hear what you say when you whisper the truth of your lies
i wanna fly over falling stars
how i love breathing into this lifelessness
reminds me i can't paint like god
say no more-
carve me a smile, make it deep and wide and mortal
drain my eyes 'til the sky goes pop