Dust In The Storm

Take a look at the stars for a moment

If you have a moment to spare

I know life is short and it's so hard to squeeze in

A moment somewhere

You might be the one at the window

Or the soul in the desert wide-eyed

Believe me you're not all alone

Or the first to be beautifully mystified.

Lend an ear to the sound of the ocean

If you want to hear more than the sea

Stay, there's nothing to fear

At the door to eternity

Draw back the curtains forever

Take a ride on a hand full of dust

If you still think the good books the answer

Go back to bed with that book if you must

But please let me find my own way,

My own way to sleep

I'm helpless, i'm helpless, so helpless

Sometimes that i weep

Please let me find my own way,

My own way to cry

I know we're the dust in the storm

But i think i'll get by.

I can still see the new rose aglow

And the dandelion ball in the grass

Tonight it might leave on the wind

But i've got no problem with that

Tomorrow we'll find a survivor

And blow the clock, one o'clock, two o'clock, three,

I pray that my children remember

The hours we spent smiling carefree.

I know that i'm preaching and not really

Practicing that which i preach

But i'm weary of certainties knowing

Tomorrow's not easy to reach

I saw the great fire in the distance

Saw the great lie in the dust

If you still think the good book's the answer

Go back to bed with that book if you must.