Photuris

I once knew a man whom within joy was in command Until sadness came along and severed her eyes and her hands That was when he learned to slaughter all that once made him smile All that once made him laugh All that made life worth its while When Photuris cracked the code Photinus could not tell The distinction between love and magic spell All those shiny lights and letters That comprise this petty parade Are Photuris incantations That keep Photinus in his cage Have you received the memorandum Do you know you are alive Although you move your arms and legs Photuris moves your mind If your mind is not your own Nor are your arms and legs And if your mind is not your own Photuris owns your soul Get it