Last Breath

ebony eyes met me with a stare
we were puttin' someone to rest
in this graveyard, a very dear friend
and ebony eyes placed a bet he was
not comin' back


she saw my insane glance knew
I was the best she could get better
than she had had

I knew her from way back
when we were all friends
most of us with a future ahead
but she saw to it we all met our death

except me, I was too insane to catch
she now was loaded with dice
on friendship she put a high price
she finally recognised me then
kisses an' tears next

she almost squeezed me to death
didn't mind I'd killed an' knifed
to her that was part of life

invited me to stay a day or two she
was someone you didn't say no to

it's been a long time since
and life has not been dull
my ebony eyes she's a handfull

I've got no regrets
even if it's gonna take my last breath

(c) JR.  eightees

Messenger

I smell autumn in the air
must find a shelter when
the air is still a breeze

and I will meet you in the forest
with your ebony eyes staring in
the distance at me

autumn has sent me its messenger
to keep me in a stormy weather
rainy days never did I complain

she gave her warmth to me
which was all I ever asked
and days became more or less
nights

that only a new season could subside
and when it came, it was hard to take
leave
of something that had become a part
of me

I had a choice go with her
become a Messenger of autumn
if need
as winter was not far away and
almost in reach


(c) JR.