Poisoned Bark

Born with a name that the reaper engraved

Every birthday felt like a step to the grave

Dad left a shadow, a noose in the hall

Mom swore we'd break it, she didn't at all

I see the ghosts in the pictures they took

Same hollow eyes, same crooked look

Whispered warnings in the cracks of the floor

Run while you can, you're next for the war

We don't grow old, we just fade in the dark

A family tree with the poisoned bark

Every branch snaps under heaven's disdain

Another name carved in the curse's chain

Brother swore he'd be different, then he slipped in the void

Just an accident, yeah, that's what they all say

Sister danced with the devil in a gasoline dress

Lit up the night, left me with less

I see the ghosts in the pictures they took

Same hollow eyes, same crooked look

Whispered warnings in the cracks of the floor

Run while you can, you're next for the war

We don't grow old, we just fade in the dark

A family tree with the poisoned bark

Every branch snaps under heaven's disdain

Another name carved in the curse's chain

We don't grow old, we just fade in the dark

A family tree with the poisoned bark

Every branch snaps under heaven's disdain

Another name carved in the curse's chain

So I'll sit right here where the caskets align

Writing my verse for the end of the line

If you find this letter buried in dust

Pray your blood don't rust like us