I see you
you see me
we see nothing at all
hand in hand
we walk into our willing blindness
I speak
you speak
we don’t understand any of the words
tongue on tongue tied into a tight knot
you listen
I listen
the noise is so loud we can’t hear
the lights have gone dim on main street
avenue empty and cold
we keep waiting for just a flicker
its dark and the storefronts are closed
I hurt you
you hurt me
for the gold in our teeth
can’t we leave it alone
I swing
you swing
solving nothing at all
my blood your blood flowing and ready to clot
I cry
you cry
street sweepers have swept
lights have gone dim on main street
what’s been torn remains torn
kept waiting for a chance at a glimmer
couldn’t pay the bill
we turned the light switch off











I love the rhythm of this, Bat. Reminds me of two young lovers starting out, struggling to make ends meet.
Thankyou Kay I appreciate you stopping by
Bat
Powerfully penned, Bat. Another excellent write with deep layers of truth my friend. All the hospitals are being shut done in rural areas as well. This was on point brother. Amazing read as always. Appreciate you.
Damian
Thankyou Damian. Appreciate the read. Hope all is well.
Bat