My eyes flutter for a moment
Trying to see beyond my sight
The veil beckons as the call of the
Pipe and I hear and wish to follow --
To be led to a promised better life.
But as I start for that narrow path a
Strand twines 'round and holds me
Ever whispering sweet doubts.
Oh, the weight I carry that cannot be
Born, and Who would wish to
Lift it? Discouraged I turn
From that illumined course but
I cannot go back to the dusk.
That life is a tragedy which I will not
Take part - 'tis such that I cannot bear.
The voices call from the other side
And neither can I choose
For one is difficult and the
Other brings sorrow
And here I remain in limbo