perfectly still

i might decide

that the passing of time

marked by one second lines

is all that stands in the way

of a lifetime spent catching up

and an endless perfect day

i might decide

to show you the signs

they have been finding their own way

turning from nothing serious

into the things i might say

blank is the stare

blank is the stare

i have perfected for you

perfectly still

perfectly still

i'll do the thinking for you

blank is the stare

i'm barely there

i have become this for you

perfectly still

chasing down pills

i will be happy for you

blank is the stare

beginning to tear

my focus is falling through you

perfectly still

you know i will

the time and the place will find you

blank is the stare

blank is the stare

i have perfected for you

the drone of the day

keeps me awake

and i can't seem to shake

the sinking feeling

of being replaced

it ricochets

through my brain

as it breaks my stride

and sets my pace

blank is the stare

blank is the stare

i have perfected for you

perfectly still

perfectly still

i'll do the thinking for you

blank is the stare

i'm barely there

i have become this for you

perfectly still

you know i will

the time and the place will find you

blank is the stare

i have perfected for you