At Rest - Colin Newman

At rest, balanced between illusion and emotion

Thought and body no longer in motion

What are my needs?

Why do you all appear to be so unhelpful?

Uneventful, the course is smoothed

Ever grateful, I move bemused

Truth, good day to you my friend

More wrappings we’ll take away today

If my speech is slurred, please cut my tongue

Beset, by such and which and what events here

Unaffected, undeniably, there’s no fear

This is my voice

Why have you all appeared and been so helpful?

Together we make our way

Not leaving much to say