Tiny Dancing Doll

You found me in your dream
(The same way you did when we met)
The words past your lips were silenced on your fingertip
And floated into space
I carved them into stone inside every song I've made
Death is a slow parade
I'll fall in line someday and walk beside you

Tiny dancing doll, don't you spin out of my hand
Headline of the day says you found your place to land
Spilled across the floor, now I understand
You carried that weight so long

Some small bouquet
Gathered for their beautiful display

So child-like
Cicadas will sing
From the tree to their lovers: Come find me in the leaves

Through the night
A few cicadas still sing
Just for birds to devour in the morning

Tiny dancing doll, watched you spin out of my hand
Shattered hourglass: All that's left of you is sand
Spilled across the floor, now I understand
You carried that weight so long