Day and Time

Working up a sweat on his brow

Looking at the sky, asking how

Things could turn this way around

Silence could break without a sound.

She smiles and lays her head on his arm

Unfettered eyes, a secret charm

And he says, I will be here with you

For as long as the sky above shines blue.

Smoke on the horizon, someone's home

Laugh at will, no time to mourn

And he says, talk to me, always do

And I will only tell what I think is true.

Willing prisoners of this day and time

Willing soldiers of this life.

Am I alone? She asks, are you there?

Will I wait a thousand years?

Unanswered questions, through the haze

Carrots on sticks in this maze.

He has no more words to say, he is tired

She has no more to give, thoughts retired

And they sit in silence forever more

Speaking through signals, closing all doors.

Willing travellers in this year and time

Willing prophets of this life.