My Slowing Heart

I gave and gave - gave all I had

I took and took - all I could grab

I had it all and I had none

Now the game is over and it's all goneMy heart is worn out to keep beating

My lungs exhausted by all this breathing

My mind's too tired to keep grievingI was against and I was for

I wanted less and wanted more

I won I lost, I lost and won

Now it's all over and I am doneMy throat is too sore for more screaming

My eyes too swollen for more weeping

My wounds are too dry for more bleeding

My blood too drained for more streamingMy heart is slowing downLong short is life is short and long

Strong weak am I am weak and strong

My crop is ready for the Reaping

My being ready for releasingMy heart is slowing down