Like Possums 1
Someday sleep will come
Like a roadside thief
And strip us of these things
That give our dreams relief
Sharp hearing, sharper visions
Stay on guard all night
Seek the lower engine
Toolkit fine and bright
Feel drained, feel sick
Feel awesome
Steal through the dawn like possums
Footnotes
- A file of this song in demo form was shared on a post on John Darnielle's Bluesky account. Also on Bluesky, Darnielle noted that the song "was intended for 'goths' but didn't get finished." Accessed 12/18/2025. ↩