We thought he’d stick
it out a little longer
It was a small favour,
considering.
He would have all the
time he desired
Afterwards.
We had all felt lonely
and despondent
At one point or
another, for sure.
But we all thought we’d
have enough time
Afterwards.
We did everything we
could to help out
Even the most absurd of
favours.
We thought these would
count
Afterwards.
We’d never have
agreed to any of this
Down to the simplest
request
Had we not believed
he’d stick it out
Afterwards.
We were mortified and
disappointed
When he decided to
leave.
He had played us now
and
Afterwards.
Through the wood and up
the hole
We knew he was laughing
He alone knew what was
coming
Afterwards.
