The Father Lyrics

I walked with pride my mind so clear

A king at home no hint of fear

My watch was lost I blamed the thief

No cracks to show beneath my grief

Oh the father stands so high

Sand holds firm I won't comply

Time ticks on I play my part

Fooling all with steady heart

The rooms now shift the faces blend

Is Anne my child or foe to mend?

I shout my truth but none agree

A maze of doubt engulfs me free

Oh the father starts to sway

Sand gives out I lose my say

Time twists fast I play my part

Fooling none with fragile heart

The light grows dim my strength departs

A child's fear grips my weary heart

Names slip away the cold sets in

My leaves fall soft my world grows thin

Oh the father fades to night

Sand runs low no strength to fight

Time drags slow I drop my part

Fooling none with broken heart

I'm small again the years erase

I call for her a lost embrace

The nurse is kind my roots are gone

A whispered end the fight withdrawn

Oh the father's laid to sleep

Sand is still no more to keep

Time stands still I've played my part

No fooling now a quiet heart

Oh the father's laid to sleep