These Days

 


These Days

When tears like ice fall from the sky
The people asking why
Their voices sang before they'd cry
But that was just a lie

The spirits scream into the wind
They race away from sin
Down smoother paths they all begin
Is this the life we're in?

With millions plagued the illness lease
Now looking for the piece
To flatten curves and then release
Survival chance increase

And leaders fight to win the race
Often with disgrace
The people torn between each case
To heed a trusting face

The seasons come so quick these days
Each day it in its prime
With every moment still we climb
Hopeful for bells that chime

When tears like ice fall from the sky
The sun now asking why
It still will shine as people lie
Beneath the heavens high

All we can do is try...

CNK

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