We could talk and laugh
Our innermost feelings touched
Sometimes joyed; sometimes hurt
How did we manage to do this?
I’ve only been gone for a little while
I left what was good in your hands
Now I return and start to cry
Do you like those tears dropping from my eye?
What happened to you in all your thinking?
All this time I’ve been out drinking
Talking philosophy with the best of mankind
On bar stools where love is not a crime
We talk the story; the truth; the gory
Then we might stumble home until tomorrow
But I made a right turn; came back to you
You look at me as a stranger and call me a fool
What happened? What happened? I ask you
My head is split open wide wondering; wondering
How many steps can be taken before you abide?
I left you clear in your thinking and saw
That you had resolve; had found the path of glory
You said you were the light of lights
Only to find that it is another story
You broke apart with an amazing start
Forgetting the one who was here to heal you
You erroneously thought that meant remake you
Now you fight; argue; most often ignore me
Then walk away convinced that you grew
You regressed, my friend, and now you can’t see
The harm that you have done to you and to me
Now you make claim for a mediator
This is not drama class or theater
But real life; so open your eyes
To things you seem too inept to realize
Remember the crack in the liberty bell
Was that what you used for your socialist swell?
We cannot live by giving away free
The cost we paid for our liberty
We want to give back; but not this way
A one way street to where no one can pay
It sounded so good when sung out in tune
But it is loser’s music as you’ll find out soon
So wake up my child; I must leave again
I want you to stay clear of the vipers den
Sing your own music; the freedom song
Remember the cost; it shouldn’t take long
Ignore the mad-piper; he cannot lead
Don’t give up now unless you want to bleed
Remember me; I gave you my life
Followed your orders; took it all in stride
Look up and see the red, white, and blue
Remember, my friend, all I did for you
Stanski
October 5, 2020 ^
Steve Haarman 