The Drifter

I came from distant but not afar Spread my bed among this population Here I fell victim to endless strolling Observed by none but one with all I've settled among the endless others Other I have become, myself Fragrances of day Lights of lengthening nights The trains here sing and I Try to catch their tones just to feel alive I wrap the city all around me To hide from winter's chill Warm myself at life that runs Through illuminated streets Warmer and warmer I melt, then evaporate Join the clouds in their sky parade Slowly drift away Drift away to sea The waves here sing and I Dive into their tones just to be set free Come back dear one and sing for us The melodies of water and wind Tell of how the trees applauded every time The light danced to the rhythm of the seasons Come back and have the cloak That you wore with so much pride Come back, lay down your modesty Be one of us, don't hide Empty all your pockets, empty them right here Our tables are bare and waiting Display here your stories of hope and love and fear Ignite them with a song Ignite them with a song We'll wrap your art all around us To hide from winter's chill Warm ourselves at words of longing That dance along from ear to ear Warmer and warmer, we melt, then evaporate Join the clouds in their sky parade Rising up as one Drift away to sea Our souls, they sing, telling Of whatever's been and of what will be