When sleep desired is found but locked away
And peace we only speak to pass the clock
That comes to beckon souls who night has mocked
But not the thief that strips the brain of day
The senseless wreck is dragged about the street
De-corked and run along the passioned curb
And papers falling pray, "do not disturb"
The records show the culprit was the heat
The crazy waters leak about the brain
As forces massed their arms about the ears
Directly struck our thoughts and pushed our tears
The one who made us rush and seek the mist
With dreams that made us feel we had been kissed
But took us over keenly, scalps to feet.
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