la gran esquema

so they say goodbye
day after day, "so long"
they stand in the corridor
lifeless, still, the world spins by

fixed upon her frowns
from behind their eyes
the foyer dim, lit faintly
happiness' glow still flickers

a gleaming jigsaw
night on the parquet
the cat pitter patters
along the sky 's dull light

bon voyage!
arise you fools, it's sunrise
an usher brings you your seat
whispering, "enjoy the show!"

the day sinks to a hush
behold, they're still there
each like a blistering comet
rounds of "goodbyes" begin again

streamed whirling it's tail
descending to the atmosphere
then fizzles into thin air
grilled back into silence

a pop in the dark
it flashes and sparks
too jovial, teens denied
lost in their aimless pride

alone they stand to
gether, alone they'll go for
ever, it would be so cold
yet they are wonderful