Velvet Wings

Ignorant to passing time
Reality strikes its deafening chime
Unspoken words pass between
I and you, my darling queen

Lay your weary head to rest
With your arms across your chest
Now it's time to close your eyes
Whisper your final goodbyes

Let me go, we'll both be free
Cross the wasteland, past the sea
Find the path to heaven's light
Break away from endless night

Embracing tears of bitter pain
Falling lightly with the rain
Out of reach, I hear your song
Alone again, I sing along

Let me go, we'll both be free
Cross the wasteland, past the sea
Find the path to heaven's light
Break away from endless night

From the night. . .
I watched your velvet wings take flight
I never saw you so alive
So alive
I watched your velvet wings take flight
I'll never ever say goodbye
Never say goodbye

Life has ended, you have won
Death befriended, pain is gone
Fly away into the light
Crystal clear and shining bright
Close your eyes for final rest
Meeting among the blessed

Let me go, we'll both be free
Cross the wasteland, past the sea
Find the path to heaven's light
Break away from endless night

From the night. . .
I watched your velvet wings take flight
I never saw you so alive
So alive
I watched your velvet wings take flight
I'll never ever say goodbye
Never say goodbye

I let you go so you'll be free
Cross the path of darkened sea
I watched your velvet wings take flight
I can never say goodbye
Never say goodbye


Collaboration with Rebecca Larkin 
A song, and lyrics
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Mohammed Avatar
July 26, 2013 at 11:16 AM
The comments said it all Laura.Loved this one.
Duncan Avatar
July 4, 2013 at 8:23 PM
I adore this,,,,,, you both did an awesome job,,, happy fourth of July ;} saving ;} now I will read Rebecca's,,, thank you for liking my Delights poem ;}
A   Avatar
May 13, 2013 at 7:15 PM
Laura, now I'm jealous... :-(... JK... I hope one day we can work on a collaboration... I bet it will be so xool. i am bedazzled by the feeling of not wanting to move from this moment.. love it... Linda
Andresen Avatar
May 13, 2013 at 12:33 PM
- A very good collaboration - it is so deep feelings, very touching - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)
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