Unexplained Absence

Your unexplained absence has come to my attention
I hear it's what you specialize in
Now you've left us with no option
But to apply some discipline

Did you sneak a peek at the abyss
When there was somewhere else you're supposed to be
Please tell me who or what it is
Standing here in front of me

Everybody you've abandoned
Is waiting for a full accounting
For those of us still tuning in
The suspense is mounting

Did you trip and fall into the abyss
Where there was somewhere else you'd rather be
Please tell me who or what it is
Standing here in front of me


On your grave the stone will say
A soul is now unchained
As he was in life so he is today
An absence unexplained

Your unexplained absence has left the rest
With an emptiness that they detest
Show your heart and you'll be blessed
Before we tear it from your chest

Did you fall in love with the abyss
Is there no one else you'd rather be
Please tell me who or what it is
Standing here in front of me

On your grave the stone will say
A soul is now unchained
As he was in life so he is today
An absence unexplained
© Mark Donato