What the expression became.

The future backed away from us,

Wrinkling saying so, stooping

To fit the aches--

Saying, "Louder."

The ears' hammers became paperweights

While the dead pets became memorabilia of

Mid generation confusion, as each side sought

A common language to

Argue in.

The soul was common, and like a body it was

Blemished with a shadow.

"I wish you would speak up"

Became

"I wish it was your fortune at my bare feet as had never been once before."--

And

"You needn't say anything. old wall. I understand."