What I Want

Pennan Brae

Compositor: pennan brae

Dusk was fast approaching
As I paced back and forth
Bead of sweat traced my brow
I had no place to go

But I had to get from where I was
Wasn't wanted there no more
So I grabbed a white shirt and pair of black slacks
Slipped out back

The night was peaceful
Had no fixed address no one looking for me
The path was clear
So I took it

Run and kicking
From where I was before
Clock is ticking
Searching for the exit door

Fingers picking
Master key on the floor
Nothing clicking
The sweat dripping through my pores

Pulse is racing
Searching for a second way
Fingers tracing
Gather up my dossier

Heartbeat chasing
Panoramic quick survey
Body bracing
Leap of faith from the fray

The Moon began to rise along that eastern ridge
Arcing slowly across the sky
Looking down on me
For I was soul bare with a ragged stare

Weathered skin and a little thin
But I was still moving
I passed the cacti which stood like sentinels
Saluting my passage

Stoic silent
I just kept on thinking reminiscing reflecting
Thought of you from time to time
Did you feel it

Run and kicking
From where I was before
Clock is ticking
Searching for the exit door

Fingers picking
Master key on the floor
Nothing clicking
The sweat dripping through my pores

Pulse is racing
Searching for a second way
Fingers tracing
Gather up my dossier

Heartbeat chasing
Panoramic quick survey
Body bracing
Leap of faith from the fray

So I looked up ahead and thought to double back
Maybe change tack
But kept on track
For I was a solo hobo with no loco moto

But that was fine by me
This moment anyway
And as the day began to break
A picture of your face shone across my mind

Warmed me to my soul
And I felt a lifetime pass in one nighttime
With answers to questions I didn't have
So I journeyed on