He feels the tightening of the noose The rough feel of her rope on his skin Control invisible Voluntarily concealed Unknowingly ignored then forgotten Like a dog on a leash Answering her call The train doors open His heart stops Hollow and forlorn she stands Disappearing almost in the mass of grey Waiting to be through with all I release the bonds holding you And see you falling apart Do you remember our time? Do you even remember us? You expect me to give What I don't own anymore I've been taken to the shadows I stay as the world quits me Night devours us Rain drowns us Losing control on slippery streets among late cars The last travellers pass me by Whitewashed and painted blank Against the current All faces blurred