He felt invulnerableAbsolute controlHis soul worked like a mineHe wouldExploit the presentFlood dead-endsIf they sparkled, stakes would sometimes be too highHe was offeredA buffet of seductionMore delight than man can takeEasy targetKing of diamondsHis fate was sealedThis spell he could not shakeGood-bye, my love,Good-byeLosing ground is what it takesIf you really want to flyFor time borrowed from the godsYou pay more than one lifeLosing ground is what it takesIf you really want to flyDon’t cry, my love,Don’t cryThey were never meant to lastShe was never meant to lieIt was no accidentIt was all well-plannedWould he take another blowShe wouldExploit the addictStir up a conflictBreach of trustAnd she’d stage another showSometimesA wounded animalTricks the carnivoreThank the merits of digital toolsHe would stick to itSink this relationshipKamikaze, we count on youGood-bye, my love,Good-byeLosing ground is what it takesIf you really want to flyFor time borrowed from the godsYou pay more than one lifeLosing ground is what it takesIf you really want to flyDon’t cry, my love,Don’t cryWe were never meant to lastYou were never made to lie__________________________________by Dickinson