it's been a terrible dream

beautiful dreamer, how many steps do you take?

to wake up

after disaster

with a grin

and a chin

to chew your food

and act as if

everything is alright

when it is

never

just

alright...

my grandmother used to play piano

and paint pictures

but I can't

do any of those things

without crying

or

failing

or

being

just

alright...

empty room

dirty dishes

sultan night

cardinal storm

divine death

when the twilight is gone

you're still here

in my heart

and

you and me

are

doing

just

alright...