Caught us off guard when the wall came down
We strained our ears for a hopeful sound
For reasons beyond our control
Plans collapsed into a sinkhole
We’ve got to demonstrate positivism
Got to make the best and work this out
CHORUS:
As I gaze into the flames
Reality and dreams become the same
All my disappointments fade away
Hypnotic dancing light
Orange fingers caress the night
All’s well with the world when I gaze into the flames
A missing piece of the jigsaw
Far beyond a distant shore
The monolith stands resolute
And we must share this attribute
We won’t be denied happy memories
We won’t be destroyed; we will survive
(CHORUS)
The stars are in the sky
Such brilliant light across the night
Our consciousness entwines
Our thoughts traverse the universe
A cosmic song to make us stronger now
From mountain tops down to the sea
Deep caverns to fields and trees
Castle towers to shores of sand
To the farthest point of land
We conquered it all and stood in wonder
On reflection we gained richer lives
(CHORUS)
© 2017 Paul Curtis