if we are to die

let it be

together

or at least

with some knowledge

some touch

your hand

in mine

or the other

let us swear now

(children with bloody palms)

that we will do it

all

together

that we will touch

the same ground

fall

over similar stones

face down

this hill

together

if we are to die

let us do it

together

let us gather

that beckoning smell

under

our blanket:

let us be lucky

once more

let us grasp the sword

together