hope's greatest symbol

hope's greatest symbol is the wandering fool
the cards are dealt and we must take the hand
such matters are not taught in any school

the thread we have to take up and unspool
picking apart the fabric strand by strand
hope's greatest symbol is the wandering fool

we lure each heart to follow our strict rule
towards the outcome that no one has planned
such matters are not taught in any school

the waters slowly drip into the pool
filtered each day by white and golden sand
hope's greatest symbol is the wandering fool

a king in waiting sits upon his stool
we can't expect him to be very grand
such matters are not taught in any school

in depth of summer we find it quite cool
but others wonder just what we might stand
hope's greatest symbol is the wandering fool
such matters are not taught in any school