See the dead on celluloid
Dancing for a coin
Down the shadows come,
Hush the rhythm-drum
And spirits join.
See the dead on celluoid
Beauty’s ashen grace
Heavy footfalls crush,
Upwards phantoms rush
And zephyrs chase.
See the dead on celluloid
Turn and take a bow
Shrouded figures eight,
Polished bones of fate
And bitter vow.
See the dead on celluloid
Lifeless as can be
Dancers tall and gaunt
Ever visions haunt
And so shall we.