Transience (2010)

And so we meet, you and I

Like two rain clouds in the sky

Nothing solid, nothing permanent

The nature of clouds is transient

We float together on a breeze

Before parting without ease

Something is always left behind

Something that is difficult to find

And so we meet, you and I

Like two rivers strong and wide

Nothing solid, nothing permanent

The nature of rivers is turbulent

Together we sweep everything along

While others covet our sweet song

All seems well to the untrained eye

But before we reach the ocean we run dry

And so we meet, you and I

Like two flames burning high.

Nothing solid, nothing permanent

The nature of fires is violent

Our light shines pure and bright

Even in the coldest, darkest night

But on each other we must turn

When there is nothing left to burn

So how must we meet, you and I?

Like two mountains that never die

Ever solid, almost permanent

The nature of mountains is not transient