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I open my soul

And let you breathe

I open my heart

And let you feel

I open my mouth

And let you speak,

Starving we are…

Welcome death, my friend,

(Here to teach you of the end…)

((Eternally,))

The far-reaching eclipse

That spans the night—

The visions of life blinded from my sight;

The nails on

the fingertips

that grasp eludes;

The word goodbye that your name precludes

"Welcome, my friend."

I close my eyes

And let you see: