STARTING TO UNDERSTAND
Eyes on the road, watching for dangers,
even while stormy winds wail
Feet on the ground, smiling at strangers
however lonesome the trail
Hands to the plow, sowing good harvest
even while shock tremors roll
Shoulders to the wheel, onward and upward
however costly the toll
Whatever it takes, whomever it chooses,
it’s time to align with love’s plan
The more one holds on the more likely one loses,
I’m starting to understand
Nose to the wind, sensing new options
even while polar caps melt
Minds over matter, chunks of coal become diamonds
whatever cards we’ve been dealt
Whatever it takes, whomever it chooses,
it’s time to align with love’s plan
The more one holds on the more likely one loses,
I’m starting to understand
Whatever it takes, whoever’s enduring,
it’s time to align with love’s plan
To fill up our sails, get free from our moorings,
I’m starting to understand
Eyes on the prize, noticing signals
even while thunderclaps roar
Hearts beating strong, singing our songs out,
what else can each breath be for?
credits
from Patchwork Of Light,
released April 10, 2018
Steve Zarate - vocals, guitar, harmonica
Terry Douds – bass
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