Monolith

(allons, allez)

I meant to tell you all of the times I was reaching from the bottom

I was only seeking, never wanting

and what humble beast is now staggering along the road

Messiahs are only chosen after the first are cast from sight

Small wonder I'll remain, I'll linger longer

I meant to tell you all of the times I would grind myself to molecules

I was hoping you would breathe them in

Content to merely whimper, every bang reduced to echoes