preparing for night

a simple honest vision birds in flight
across the narrow valley in dim air
while very slowly we prepare for night


in one swift moment we have to indite
magical incantations of despair
a simple honest vision birds in flight


will come upon us in the final light
to draw from every eye a single tear
while very slowly we prepare for night


in manner of old custom law and rite
withstanding all injustice pain and fear
a simple honest vision birds in flight


will transport each of us to some new height
beyond the weight of suffering or care
while very slowly we prepare for night


with understanding of both truth and right
to match the music that will make all clear
a simple honest vision birds in flight
while very slowly we prepare for night