You've made your peace, my friend br before you jumped. br You had compelling reasons br so you say. br There was no road br you could have taken br past br those black conclusions. br br It was, perhaps, not altogether wise br to lay your plans in front of us, br who -left behind- br with sagging shoulders, br and teary eyes, br were well prepared. br Yet knew the deed was wrong. br br I understand you could have br waited for the signal, br from well above. br But in your stubborn mind br you dared not let the sceptre br for a second br out of your much br determined ones. br Those hands that took your life.