That's all there was to it -
It wasn't and it isn't. 1
All layers were soaked
All words turned to ashes.
As other people'd have it...
Worn out boots are full
of cigarette stubs and years,
Washed out pockets hold
passports and fingers...cold...
As other people'd have it...
Wanton wheels are rolling,
Strongholds go on rising.
New decrees are coming, -
Mass graves memorializing.
As other people'd have it...
That's all there was to it -
It wasn't and it isn't.
All is correct and clear.
Superb and everlasting.
As other people'd have it...
1. it didn't exist then and it doesn't exist now