Beat the Hollow Drum

Beat the hollow drum 
Beat til the days done

I fear not the sound you stir
Yet I know thou art near

Beat forever and a day
The love I wanted ran away

Battle battle sling and bow
Fight for right, when there is none

Beat beat the hollow drum
Just as the battle never won
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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