THE DRIFTER
Written by Sara So Far
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 skyparade
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
Come 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 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 skyparade
Rising up as one
Drift away to sea
The waves here sing, telling
of whatever’s been and of what will be