In Threes

One, two, three,

One, two, three,

One, two, three,

Knocks on the door frame.

One, two, three,

One, two, three,

Steps needed to avoid the cracks in the side walk.

One, two, three,

One, two, three,

Pillows on the bed.

One, two, three,

One, two, three,

Minutes brushing my teeth.

One, two, three,

One, two, three,

Candles in the table.

One, two, three,

Cuts to help me think.

One, two, three,

Worried phone calls from my mom.

One, two, three,

More cuts to help me think.

One, two, three,

It isn't working.

One, two, three,

One, two, three,

One, two, three,

Minutes left.

One, two, three,

Knocks at the door.

One, two, three,

One, two, three,

People find me.

One, two, three,

One, two, three,

Days too late.

One, two, three,

One, two, three,

One, two, three...