they are not far away, they are near

the old gods cry out to us

from beneath city streets

come closer, if you would hear

 

the moon is hidden in daylight

waiting to light the path of the night

in silvery tones and pearl

come closer, if you would hear

 

the trees whisper a constant prayer

the voice of the leaves, the dance of the branch

the breath of exchange that holds us all

come closer, if you would hear

 

the rivers run out, the veins of all life

the clouds pour down a blessing

the sea is the constantly beating heart

come closer, if you would hear

 

above the rooftops venus shines

the daidem, a star, entwined in her twilight hair

she sings the song of the life spark and the long dark

come closer, if you would hear

 

they are not far away, they are always here

the world is a garden for which we must care

before the old gods slip silent away

come closer, if you would hear