preparing for night

[fledgist]

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