This pen The cruelest blade The power of Merciless words to endear With clinched fist clinched teeth And burning words I take my leave Embers Memories Charred remnants Of all that we had The demise of all we were Wisdom Of futile years Affinity Ceasing this wintering of me A final look One last glance And the burning words I take my leave Embers Memories Charred remnants Of all that we had The demise of all we were