voyage of discovery

you want to see the light within the shade
but have not strength enough to hold the line
now is the time to raise the last blockade

so much depends on how the thing is made
and on the manner of the early sign
you want to see the light within the shade

each morning you get up and ply your trade
at midday you may pause and recombine
now is the time to raise the last blockade

at nightfall the best thinking has to fade
we can't tell just which order to define
you want to see the light within the shade

the risen power discovers just how frayed
are all the cords that make the ball of twine
now is the time to raise the last blockade

salvation is a myth since those who prayed
and those who did not turn out just as fine
you want to see the light within the shade
now is the time to raise the last blockade