what we're obliged to

a dream of light and magic leads to day
work is what we face when we have risen
between duty and pleasure lies our way

life demands from us both work and play
to choose one alone is to choose prison
a dream of light and magic leads to day

we've had a lot to do and much more to say
work of our hands gives shape to our vision
between duty and pleasure lies our way

there are no dragons or krakens left to slay
but still we have to make a true decision
a dream of light and magic leads to day

without our care the cords of worth will fray
our sole inheritance would be derision
between duty and pleasure lies our way

the winds of time our makings will not sway
we've made the proper and supreme provision
a dream of light and magic leads to day
between duty and pleasure lies our way