Belatedness

In the deep end Up against the maw In the constant The great filter Turning prayers Like a jockey Don’t know scripture Such a pity I’m in deep with the enemy I can’t stay in my lane I’m a ten in the other world Can’t you see I’m done? With my eyes on the finish line Seen the face of god Cut the link with the other side Snug between the claws On my shoulder, the faintest angel Spitting phrases, syncopated All alone now Father’s reject Felled from luster I’m a saint now I’m in deep with the enemy I can’t stay in my lane I’m a ten in the other world Can’t you see I’m done? With my eyes on the finish line Seen the face of god Cut the link with the old side Snug between the claws