vrijdag 9 december 2011

Nearly dead

Thank god that tonight
I do not have a song to write
no dictatorship of words
no hang-ups, no hurt

Thank god I am free
from the madness of you and me
no necessity to speak
of what we used to seek

     The night is empty
     and drink is plenty
     all is said
     and all is still
     we’re nearly dead

Thank god there’s nothing
that needs saying, not something
that so needs to be expressed
oh yes, I do feel blessed

Thank god for no thoughts
or imagination that has fought
for recognition and rights
that will not be denied

       refr.

Thank god for freedom
release from the selfless serfdom
of the expression of truth
oh give me peace forsooth

      refr.

8/12/11