I’ve been here for so long now
Even the shadows are years…
——
The press and the prince of peace
The rust and nightmares in my sleep
They all drink together
But I’ve still been sober
I’ve gotten over
Whatever it was …
It was lost in the rush of drafts
And forgotten notes
On my typewriter and guitar …
—-
Whatever you think you are
However far you’ve come
Just wait
Don’t be the fool at the gate
Giving it all away
You’ll surprise yourself
There’s still time to change
Just wait
——
I’ve been here so long now
Even the shadows are years
——-
They will put you in first
Pour you a glass
Pat you on the back
Hurry up kid
Join our sadness
We feel the same as you
Sorrowful clown
But the years turn to decades
Weekend for weekend
Nothing ever changes
Only
Your sorrow to anger
Your affection to addiction
You’re stuck now
——
Get out kid
Get born
It’s inside of you
The thing you’re looking for
In the world
At the end of the road
At the bottom of the glass
It’s inside of you
The change you need
The strength to shoulder the burden
Of simply living and bleeding
Walking and sleeping
Eating and loving
And if you are leaving
——
I’ve been here so long now
Even the shadows are years
You have everything you need
The worst has already been written
The best is in beginning
But the courage is in the finish …
– E
Regarding Samuel 