Lyric

Even the cup felt like a question

Waiting in my hand

The morning leaned against me

And I could barely stand

My shirt was on the chair

My shoes were by the door

I knew the shape of leaving

But not what leaving for

The room asked nothing loudly

The light came in too thin

I reached for what I always reach for

And could not begin

Yesterday I could carry

What today would not allow

My shoulders had no answer

To the weight of now

Nothing left to lift

Nothing left in these arms

I set the morning down

Before it does more harm

Nothing left to lift

No strength I can pretend

I wanted to be useful

But I have reached the end

Somebody’s name came through

Like weather through the wall

I heard the need inside it

But I could not answer all

My hands stayed on my knees

My breath stayed in my chest

I wanted to be ready

But my body needed rest

There are things I used to carry

Without calling them too much

Now even one more kindness

Feels too heavy to touch

Nothing left to lift

Nothing left in these arms

I set the morning down

Before it does more harm

Nothing left to lift

No strength I can pretend

I wanted to be useful

But I have reached the end

Maybe falling counts

As telling the truth

Maybe empty hands

Are not a lack of proof

If I cannot hold the room

If I cannot make it right

Am I still allowed to stay here

In the quiet of my life

Nothing left to lift

Nothing left in these arms

I set the whole day down

Before it breaks me apart

Nothing left to lift

But I am still in the room

Not saving anybody

Not leaving too soon

My hands are open now

The light is on the floor

I do not lift the morning

I let it be morning once more