That the world is brought to a close,
that the world ends
that the cock crows
and the fox barks
as the moon shines
in God's power
that it all stops
the blades are dropped
and everyone shuts the fuck up.

That everyone shuts the fuck up
and we start anew
with different skin
and different hearts
with keener eyes
with sharper minds
that it isn't us,
not any of us,
but new souls,
new lives,
better souls.

that I wouldn't be here
like this
not this
but instead
restored
completed
posted somewhere in the past
and beautiful
holding hands with the son of God
or better, still
watching in the crowds
and content to be
and excellent at being content
just not this
not here
better,
please.

I'd ask.