Seven Times, the Bells Did Toll

Seven days, the sun set low Seven times, the bells did toll I walk the halls, I wait in vain Seems there’s no escape The air is thick, the windows sealed I can’t be sure, it’s hard to think I walk the halls, it’s been one week The earth’s been cast, flowers thrown An absinthe fog belies my brain In between, somewhere bound To not be sure, no spirit guide I’ll wait again, patience cedes Seven days, the sun set low Seven times, the bells did toll I must break through, is this my fate A world unknown for me, awaits