As I pack my bags for what they call my end
I peep outside the window to see light at the bend
Their sounds of song and dance die as I close my window
Locking my home I scan the empty sky as I prepare to go
My only companion my horse and my guitar
For my journey back home amongst the stars
As pictures of days gone by flash in front of my eyes
A few sparkling with happiness and a few loud cries
My horse and I are up on the way to the mountain
Where my end is destined and certain
It's dark and cold here and silence runs miles deep
My horse tiptoes and as shadow I creep
I don't fear the beyond as I turn to have a look behind
The lights from the busy street down are not hard to find
I wave them farewell as if they would respond
I hope they would not forget what is right and what is wrong
Let courage and compassion mark each of their acts
Let honesty prevail as lust and greed distract
I pray they remember what they learnt and what I taught
Happiness boredom or failure together we had fought
As darkness readies itself to engulf me dear
Lots of love and a happy new year
- the year of 2007
