still distant blue

we know they were and where on earth they went
these are not matters that we'll ever learn
we let the days and nights in cycle turn

from some far citadel a message sent
to others makes the inner child still yearn
we know they were and where on earth they went

the light that reaches us was long-time bent
by heavy nut and fire-consuming kern
but only hearts will for such long time burn
we know they were and where on earth they went