Thin

Thin the Line of fire
Ever losing control
I cannot seem to make this last
My passion equals zero

Thin the Moment of truth
Realize who’s to blame
What’s done is done is dumb
Hallow’d be thy shame

Thin is the art of the deal
Thin is the edge of the knife
Thin is a bastard’s appeal
Thin is a way of life

Thin the Eyes of the world
Azure under ozone
Follow accepted behavior
Deny what is unknown

Thin the Soul of man
Cancer deep within
Turn me off—Tune me out
Better dead than thin

1997 © Jonathan Russell