From here to there
it’s not so far – highways
lined with crosses.
Bridges closed (as waters rose)
and took our pay in loss.
I know you cry –
I share your tears –
Some nights I dare not sleep
for fear I’d drown –
(they lay me down)
with promises to keep.

There are places still
(remember me)
a flash of brilliant flame.
A breath beyond the twilight –
I hold you now (the same).

You speak
and I still listen –
even now my body grieves –
Forgotten all I swore to lose
(so crazy to believe).
Just stay a while –
don’t worry
for the wind or where it blows –
Tell me why you’ve come again
(for reasons I should know).

Your secret’s safe –
there’s no one here
but me (if that’s alright) –
The southern suns are sworn
to shine – much brighter
through the night.