House of Sand (OC inspired by 13th Floor)

Found/cut up poem: 100% of the lines in this poem are from the lyrics of songs that have been posted on @13thfloor

House of Sand

lift up the receiver
it ought to be easy, ought to be simple enough
wake you up in the middle of the night
had to phone someone so I picked on you
I've been drinking from a broken cup

I touch the clothes you left behind
why why why why
but your empty eyes seem to pass me by
and silence contagious in moments like these
I see the stars come out of the sky

Everytime you tell me baby
choking on the dirt and sand
when I settle down
caught in the throes
and you know that it's the end

Man, I ain't getting nowhere
sink another drink cos it'll give me time to think
cool wind in my hair
and I’m wondering how I’ll get down the stairs
I'll be ready when my train pulls in

And the sky is falling all around
the time has come
fill your pockets up with earth
I see the stars come out of the sky
dancing in the dark