The Pillar

I'm hanging silent from the pillar
Can't move, the pain is severe
No fear, I know, time's near
The world I knew isn't here

An old woman in a mourning veil
Standing outside in the pouring rain
Why she watches to the sky
Asking forgiveness for her son

If one of us should fall
The other takes the place of 2
Until there is no more
They will die too

Take me down, untie my hands
Put me down to my knees
Count to 3 and set me free
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