Shapeshifter

The dust in these aching exploding eyes
Eyelids of ashes to keep the sun out
A mouth full of needles deploying lies
A thirst for salt water to flush it out
Enemies and lost truths
I broke the seal and let them run
Wasted in a layby
All promises and deeds undone
The lust we are faking - eroding ties
The paths we are taking, to make it out

It shines in the darkness, forgotten child
It dreams of clear waters and fading lights
Enemies and lost truths
I broke the seal and let them run
Wasted in a layby
All promises and deeds undone
This is my return, like many times before
Would you hold the flame as I go
And you know what they say
Your eyes when they close

It was more than anyone could take