And bellows of my being heave,
When I spend every waking breath,
Debating on the debacle
Of my independent state.
My earth crumbles,
With every ill-timed favour,
With every promise not kept,
Every pendulous roar on the clock,
Every moment not savoured.
I whispered my name too freely,
Caressed too sweetly,
Gave away without feeling
My punishment dictates
My earth must slowly fade.
