There’s an awful lot to write about
And not much time - each name is
Called out - arms outstretched -
Shackled - the last moment of life
Before - once again - released - each
Silently makes a promise - this time
After this - but before that - it echoes
This silent - rebuke - prayer - for others
How it all came to pass - each a story
Mine could join theirs - yes there is
Much to write about and time well time
Has a habit of not caring -
* “ To sleep; perchance to dream: ay there’s the rub: for in that sleep of death what dreams may come?” William Shakespeare’s Hamlet (Act 3, Scene 1)