To Long Life
The gravekeeper’s child dances with me
He is my starlight, though this he can’t see
I wish he'd leave me on his own
But I'd hate to be alone
He must live, this he knows
But I can't stand it when he goes
He tempts the blade, I see his wrists
One for every night we've kissed
He and I are worlds apart
But death can't fell two lonely hearts
We sing and toast and dance in spite
Of the dawning morning light
I know he wants to join me here
In the tombs of yesteryear
He is lonely; hates his eyes
But I don't want him to die
Please, my friend, you've so much
To help, to hurt, to know, to touch
I'll dance with you, my darling dove;
Continue on, and live for love
--
a twin poem from the opposite perspective of "A Toast to Us"
don't know about the title for this one