and turned away from this moment

instead of carrying on with our self-imposed torments?

you

with the empty cage and the cruel shoes

stop staring after what you never had

and leave the ranks of the common cads

you

with the unhappiness that you choose

set free your heart

and live your life as a whole rather than in parts

and i

watching with tears that don't reach my eyes

i only keep mum

cos you both are my chums