rest in peace

rest now, rest in peace
the sun goes down most gracefully
lo' and behold, you know your place
now in time and here in space

there is no future, the past has closed on us
with a resounding echo from this empty cup

rest now, oh rest in peace
out of time, I'll just say goodnight
rest in peace

caught in context the clocks will unwind
all expectations are left behind
loved and caressed through your misspent youth
'til no longer fit for ornament or use

down this one way street you ran your game
win or lose, y'know, it all ends the same

rest now, oh rest in peace
all out of time, I'll just say goodnight
rest in peace

rest in peace

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Rightly
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