SLADE775
03/20/06, 10:16 PM
Convince yourself
That the house is empty now
No parties no summer cook outs
No children in the back yard
No playful noises to disregard
Convince yourself
that this curse was lifted long ago
that you can't smell the cigar smoke
over centuries
the longest property
longevity
seems ultimately bleak
the constant consistency
each morning brings less and less relief
Convice yourself
that you've long passed in this house
you can be young now
you can have all your fears and doubts
you can be honest and pronounced
Convince yourself
that everyone you ever helped
will be here with you now
That the house is empty now
No parties no summer cook outs
No children in the back yard
No playful noises to disregard
Convince yourself
that this curse was lifted long ago
that you can't smell the cigar smoke
over centuries
the longest property
longevity
seems ultimately bleak
the constant consistency
each morning brings less and less relief
Convice yourself
that you've long passed in this house
you can be young now
you can have all your fears and doubts
you can be honest and pronounced
Convince yourself
that everyone you ever helped
will be here with you now