Elemental March
The first verse is a chant that continues throughout
Though it's dark, though it's cold
Though the summer dies
Though the winter may come
And the newborn cry
There is hope, there is dream
While the living strive
I am I, we are we
We are still alive
Four by four in balanced tandem
Interweave and so align
Burning, cooling, flying, standing
Vying ever for your mind
Stand aloft and be transcendant
You alone can rule your life
One you are and one you shall be
One great weave, not sixteen lines
Fate may loom and fortune's wheel turn
Far beyond you all may seem
Time may make a fool of any man
Magic bring you to your knees
Never let the dream forsake you
Know the war, believe in peace
All engage in flights of fancy
All must decide what is real
(Chorus)
While you breath and while you yet survive
While you hope your dream is still alive
Rigid Law and boundless Chaos
Cruellest blade and hand benign
Vie, compete with every least act
Every merest thought of thine
Act, intent or consequences
Who may judge and who decide
Viewpoint, standpoint, aspiration
You must author your design
Skies grow dark and stormclouds rumble
End of days and portents loom
Elder strike and younger counter
Mother weep for coming doom
None there are who cannot partake
A new world for you to choose
Shed your tears but open your eyes
All may change but all renews
(Chorus)
Four by four in balanced tandem
Interweave and so align
Burning, cooling, flying, standing
Vying ever for your mind
Stand aloft and be transcendant
You alone can rule your life
One you are and one you shall be
One great weave, not sixteen lines
All Works are © Original Author
(OC Author - Fergal O'Brien)