Lighting The Pyre

I know you do not want

to leave this realm today

I know there is still some more

Pride for you to say

Lay me on the sand

Under the pouring rain

Wet my feet and sing the song

Every bond that I could sustain

Has brought me this far

Overcast skies and clouds

Crazy souls we were once

Devoid of any doubts

Normal was outdated

Extreme was our style

In this world of superficial

Never had to fake a smile

Miles as our measure

Of happiness and achievement

Exploring the shallow and depths

In no fixed sequence

I lay you bare my brother

For I am helpless tonight

I fought the almighty hard

Believe me for I tried

Tears have betrayed

And so have every desire

My soul is already burning

Even before I light this pyre.