The journey so far
The journey to come
These are the thoughts that rise
When shaving a dying man.
Blood of my blood
Chosen blood
These are the thoughts that rise
When shaving a dying man.
Light, salt and staff
Welcoming hearts
These are the thoughts that rise
When shaving a dying man.
Complication and frustration
Complex and despair
These are the thoughts that rise
When shaving a dying man.
Good heart. Open hands.
A tool for the Almighty.
These are the thoughts that rise
When shaving a dying man.
Regret? Redemption?
Reversing the tide?
These are the thoughts that rise
When shaving a dying man.
A waning frame
Yet still soul bright
These are the thoughts that rise
When shaving a dying man.
Shiny side up
Sticky side down
These are the thoughts that rise
When shaving a dying man.
Old man, young fella
A shoulder of tears
These are the thoughts that rise
When shaving a dying man.
Ashes to ashes, dust to follow
A braying lament rings out
These are the sounds that rise
When you bury a loving man.
