Steadfast

recorded on the 4th of July, 2026

Analyze the figures,
the figures tell their progress.
You could lose a limb
or let them take it as they may.
Hold your arms in silence
I can hardly see them shake.

I can often see them
falling in the thousands.
In the balls of fire
is where you could finally see.
Rocket-bombs and fireworks
flowers in the cradle stale.

I would throw a fit if I should lose you
I’ll continue
It’s no good for you

to see, to feel, to crave,
and then to lose you.

Analyze the figures,
the figures tell their progress.
You could lose a limb
or let them take it as they may.
Hold your arms in silence
I can hardly see them, I can’t.

Hold your arms into the sky
cause I can hardly see them shake.
Take your time to decide
cause I can hardly see you shake.
I would commit suicide
but I can’t stand to see you shake.