Nothing about nothing

in the face of the universe

we lace up our shoes

and write lies on our face

till we just cant erase

all the traces of what we once were

and the facades now replace

where the echoes once rested

beyond a blue sheen

by the mirrors we can see

but not ever to touch

and the urge in your head

yelling live out the lies

and don't stop till you die

and be damned if you sigh

when you spew all your lies

so just get on the road

it'll take you back home

even though you'll never know

just so long as there's roads

and electricity flows

and we all know at its core

all these assets we've claimed

sprawled across with our names

are all just a mirage

resting gently upon

a thread made of amber

and opal and jade

and no can fully discern what's what

till the lights are on and the doors are shut

even then still all the mist remains

sheltered, yet cold

in a drab domain

a peasant at best with no answers to quote

trapped in a world of black and of white

where frost grows on flames

and moss grows on raindrops

and time stands on pinheads.

at least till the echoes come calling once more,

by then all uncertainties lay on the floor

you see, life itself can just bend like a breeze

so settle your feet,

let your hands lay at ease.

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