No Time for a Smile by Cameron Farah

–After “Grace”

I know you

I know your empty eyes and wicked lies

I know you

I know your false smile and belligerent guile

I know you

I know your cracked knuckles and honed muscles

I know you

I know your fits of rage and your invisible cage

I know you

Do you know me?

You know my fast walk and straight talk!

Do you know me?

My quick wink and my fancy stink?

Do you know me?

My straight back and fast attack?

Nice to know you, brother

No time for a smile!