Song for Carol

All of those years We tried to dodge our fears Still led us to the same final stand. All of that time We spent trying to climb, We could have been walking hand in hand.

Sharing the truth, We held on tight to our youth, And never let our hearts feel cold or shame. Now you say I don’t care, And even if I were there, Things would be more or less the same.

If I could just find Some way to quiet your mind And speak straight to the love within your soul, I think I could gather What’s been taken in tatters: I think that I could make your spirit whole.

I can’t let go Of all those things that we know; Some day I’ll get myself back to your side. We’ll keep our heads high, We’ll make love to the sky, And laugh at those who paid for the ride.