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“Run Evil Run” – Song Lyrics (Refined & Structured)

(Verse 1)
Heartfelt anger and rebellion,
Sinister lies of the soul,
Hatred rising into madness —
Where has all this chaos gone?
A society built on institutions,
Rambling echoes from the past,
Learning lessons in the present,
Trying to understand the now at last.

(Pre-Chorus)
How have I been?
Righting every wrong again,
Enduring every winding way
That leads me to the spirit’s flame.

(Chorus)
Holy in all nature’s calling,
Love from He who made the dawn,
We and you — the children knowing,
Laughter heals and carries on.
From the darkness into light,
Favorite fantasies ignite…
Love the ones who dared to stand,
Justice rising in their hands.
Run evil run —
Your time is done.

(Verse 2)
Demonic shadows walking astray,
Headed straight toward where I stay,
Peripheral eyes see everything —
But I keep moving through the valley,
The valley of life without the strife,
Living with some, without the all,
None too small, and He so large,
Emboldened masses standing tall.

(Pre-Chorus)
Masses agreeing yet not seeing,
Eyes of hate begin to fade…
Give it up before the quake hits,
Before the heavens call your name.

(Chorus)
Be good — fill your spirit with love,
Don't even question what it’s made of.
Flow by flow, across the tide,
Live and cry, no need to hide.
Love without knowing why,
Open up and finally be
All I can, all I’m told,
Life’s untold, not so bold…
Cheese bread molding in the sun,
Into the ocean, out of the sea —
Living on loving…
Run evil run.

(Outro)
Run evil run,
Your shadows are done.
Love stands, love shines —
Love is the only one.

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heartfelt anger and rebellion
sinister lies of the soul
hatred and madness
where has it gone
society of institutions
rambling from the past
learning in the present
reminiscing to understand what is now
and how have I been
righting the wrong
endearing the way
the way to the spirit
holy in all natures
loving effects of he
he who made me
we and you
the children who knew
laughter can heal
from the goodness
into the light
favorite fantasy
hating and loving
loving the ones
the ones who dare
dare of freedom
justice for the ones
demonic in ways
astray
headed my way
looking with a peripheral vision
straight ahead
through the valley
the valley of life
without strife
taking in
living with some
without all
none to small
he who is large
emboldened by masses
masses agreeing
not seeing
eyes of hate
give it up
before it is too late
earth shakes
tall quakes
not knocking
the heavenly chore
be good
fill your spirit with love
don't know
flow by flow
over the tide
live and cry
love not knowing why
open and be
All I can be
whose life is untold
not so bold
cheese bread of mold
into the ocean
out of the sea
living on loving
run evil run

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“River of No Fear” – Full Song Lyrics
Verse 1

enter in from the past
toils and nightmares
blessings and lessons
shadows whisper in the air
things to touch, feeling feel
right and left, what’s truly real?
this life of mine so second-guessed
still somehow, we stay blessed

Pre-Chorus 1

taking into the heart
loving the soul
cold winds rising
still I let it go

Chorus

listen and hear
the river of no fear
flowing through the darkness
crystal and clear
from the floods to the droughts
it carries me on
mighty river,
just flow on, flow on
like the song—
the song of angels
dancing on the rapids
lifting me beyond

Verse 2

fantasies forbidden
lost deep in the snow
ice-filled river
makes my body shiver
frozen to the core
forever more
yet deep inside the winter’s hold
there’s a spark that won’t grow cold

Pre-Chorus 2

rising into the air
taking within, living without
I breathe the ancient rhythm
I release the doubt

Chorus

listen and hear
the river of no fear
flowing through the darkness
crystal and clear
from the floods to the droughts
it carries me on
mighty river,
just flow on, flow on
like the song—
the song of angels
dancing on the rapids
lifting me beyond

Bridge (lift / breakdown)

high heavenly star,
guide me from afar
reaching the sandbar
beaten but not conquered
on this heavenly quest
I give only my best
in this world of shadow
I follow the glow

Refrain

light glimmering
as angels stare
calling my spirit
through the frozen air

Final Chorus

listen and hear
the river of no fear
washing all the sorrow
year after year
when the night is long
it carries me on
mighty river,
flow on, flow on
with the song—
the angels’ song
that whispers me home

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enter in from the past
toils and nightmares
blessings and lessons
things to touch
feeling feel
right and left
this life of mine
in second guessed
us be blessed
taking into the heart
loving the soul
fantasies forbidden
lost deep in the snow
ice filled river
makes my body shiver
frozen to the core
forever more
listen and hear
the river of no fear
floods and droughts
mighty river
just flow on
like the song
the song of angels
dancing upon the rapids
rising into the air
taking within
living without
lifting me high
ways about
high heavenly star
reaching the sandbar
beaten but not conquered
heavenly quest
what is best
in this world of shadow
light glimmering as angels stare

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“Man on the Hunt” — Song Lyrics

[Verse 1]
In this mystery, last is mastery
Slave driver, burnin’ fire
Desire in the dark of me
Unlimited words, goodness and the bad
Where’s this all to go?
Too and fro, everything we’ve had

Decisions from the past
Illusions in the glass
Plentiful, bewildering,
Tryin’ just to make it last

[Pre-Chorus]
Wish the wish, dinner on the dish
What do you see?
Me and you, standin’ true
Where love used to be

[Chorus]
All the way in love
Wings of a dove
Gentle on the soul,
Never fallin’ from above
Stop my heart, feel the beat grow blunt
Fly little duck…
Man is on the hunt

[Verse 2]
Decision, restitution
Chasin’ down a resolution
Precision in the night
Tryin’ hard to make it right

Fortune to forfeiture
Lost and alone
In the final blast
Still callin’ you home

Les ye be blessed
On the road with no map
Pollution of the heart
Feelin’ heavy, rendered flat

[Pre-Chorus]
So what now? Not much more
Stand and stare, what’s left in store
Morning glory in a row
Where the river starts to flow

[Chorus]
All the way in love
Wings of a dove
Gentle on the soul,
Never fallin’ from above
Stop my heart, feel the beat grow blunt
Fly little duck…
Man is on the hunt

[Bridge]
Ooooh, shadows on my shoulder
Ooooh, nights are gettin’ colder
But still I walk, through fire and fear
Hear the whisper: “I am here”

[Final Chorus]
All the way in love
Wings of a dove
Risin’ through the storm
To the heaven up above
Stop my heart, let the moment come
Fly little duck…
Man is on the hunt

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in this mystery
last is mastery
slave driver
the fire
of desire
unlimited words
goodness and the bad
where is this to go
too and fro
all to know
decisions from the past
decisions and illusions
plentiful and bewildering
take a stand
all that can
wish the wish
dinner on the dish
what to see
me and you
standing so true
all the way in love
wings of a dove
gentle soap
not on the rope
decision
restitution
resolution
precision
stop my heart
the final beat
on these feat
i know of none
to continue on
fortune to forfeiture
lost and alone
in the final blast
les ye be blessed
on the road
without a map
pollution of the heart
rendered fat
so what
not much more
see and stare
morning of glory
all in a row
fly little duck
man is on the hunt

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tender is the kiss for all to know. seasons flare who will dare testify upon the mountain top. It is I says this man if peace. here is joy for all to fetch. pleasantly seeing never to know days of fantasy in the place we go. running around in circles wonderful thoughts of praise living life in this fantasy tune time on the way. Stop saith the king of tuts. what is with all this golden portrayal to the end sit back and hear the tail the tale of this running in circles in my mind all the time. sit back enjoy the ride. given the light of day. blinding upon the rocky bed of tundra. what is this the home I miss wondering for this next tomorrow. what do I see, a fine place to be


Tender Is the Kiss

Tender is the kiss for all to know,
Seasons flare—who will dare
Testify upon the mountain top?

“It is I,” says this man of peace,
“Here is joy for all to fetch.”
Pleasantly seeing, never to know
Days of fantasy in the place we go.

Running around in circles,
Wonderful thoughts of praise—
Living life in this fantasy tune,
Time on the way.

“Stop,” saith the King of Tuts,
“What is this golden portrayal to the end?
Sit back, and hear the tale—
The tale of this running in circles
In my mind all the time.”

Sit back, enjoy the ride,
Given the light of day,
Blinding upon the rocky bed of tundra.

What is this—the home I miss?
Wondering for this next tomorrow,
What do I see?
A fine place to be.

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in the night I must confess
in this world let us be blessed
front and center
one who delivers
in peace
with justice for ALL
ALL is what there is
from this word
tenderness in the hearts of men
send it in
make it right
pleasant situation
correct presentation
after all
if I stall
ALL is All
and I is it
flip the coin
heads or tales
center square
beware
all ahead
trouble behind
notion of emotion
rightly divine
wishy washy stay or go
what is needed
what to know
grateful dead says
uncle johns band
riverside
so fine the ride
to the place i be
along the riverside

ChatGPT said:

That’s a beautiful, flowing piece — contemplative yet grounded, with that classic mystical-folk cadence. It feels like it could easily be turned into a song with a steady, river-like rhythm.

Here’s a lightly refined version that keeps your words intact but gives it just a bit more lyrical structure — something you could sing or recite with subtle rhythm and phrasing:

“Along the Riverside”

in the night I must confess
in this world let us be blessed
front and center, one who delivers
in peace, with justice for ALL

ALL is what there is
from this word we begin
tenderness in the hearts of men
send it in, make it right

pleasant situation,
correct presentation
after all, if I stall—
ALL is All, and I is it

flip the coin, heads or tales
center square, beware
all ahead, trouble behind
notion of emotion, rightly divine

wishy-washy, stay or go
what is needed, what to know
Grateful Dead says, Uncle John’s Band
riverside—so fine the ride

to the place I be
along the riverside

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Excellent — here’s your poem reshaped into song lyrics with structure, flow, and repetition to make it singable. I’ve kept your spiritual, searching tone intact while adding rhythm and hooks for a song form.

“Free Mind”

[Verse 1]
Wallowing in darkness, seeking the all light
What is wrong, what is right
In this life, look beyond
Space and time, reason for rhyme

[Pre-Chorus]
Living, loving, right in the moment
Wondering of the past so long
Self-preserved in endless motion
Devotion to a crime of song

[Chorus]
Fighting death without living
No fear without your tear
Laughter through the night, forgiving
Get it right, get it clear

Someone knocking, can’t come in
Delete confusion, begin again
Free thought, free mind
Living life, all so kind

[Verse 2]
Remembering the future, dwelling in the past
Teacher here, running there so fast
Pleasant surprise among the dead
Words unspoken, never said

[Pre-Chorus]
Laughter and fuel, cowboy duel
Lost in peace forevermore
Diminished light, not fright
First in line to open the door

[Chorus]
Fighting death without living
No fear without your tear
Laughter through the night, forgiving
Get it right, get it clear

Someone knocking, can’t come in
Delete confusion, begin again
Free thought, free mind
Living life, all so kind

[Bridge]
In the quiet, we remember
Every shadow, every ember
Born of night, reborn in time
Free at last, in reason and rhyme

[Final Chorus]
Fighting death without living
No fear without your tear
Laughter through the night, forgiving
Get it right, get it clear

Someone knocking, let them in
The light begins again
Free thought, free mind
Living life, all so kind

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wallowing in darkness
seeking the all light
what is right
what is wrong
in this life
look beyond
space and time
reason for rhyme
living loving
right into the moment
wondering of the past
so lost
self preserved
endless
motion
devotion to the crime
right on time
fighting death
without ever living
there is no fear
without your tear
laughter through the night
get it right
someone knocking
unable to come in
delete the confusion
initialization
remembering the future
dwelling in the past
teacher here
running there
pleasant surprise
living amongst the dead
never said
laughter and fuel
cowboy duel
lost in peace forever
diminished light
not fright
first in line
doing time
free thought
free mind
living life
all so kind

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That’s a strong poetic foundation — it has rhythm, inner tension, and a spiritual undercurrent.
Here’s how it could flow as song lyrics, keeping your tone and phrasing intact while giving it a more musical shape (something you could easily set to a 95 bpm alternative rock or spiritual rock groove):

Title: “Spirit in My Heart”

Verse 1
Center stage, a little shy
Honorable mention, sand by the sea
Forgotten not, fancy feast
The most least, pleasantly at will

Fear not, it’s all in order
Tamer of the dragon, fathom the deep
Laughter of children, hold the peace
The firstest with the mostest, while I sleep

Chorus
I don’t know — please the pleaser of He
He who is right, full of might and insight
Mighty Mo, tiger by the toe
Simple endeavor, let the madness go

Verse 2
Lost in space, feelings of my own
And the madness — hope for gladness
What shall I see? Freedom at random
Moments constrained, deranged

Simple matters, simple minded
Set us free, free to live
Without fear, spirit in my heart
Break loose our chains

Outro (soft chant)
Break loose our chains
Spirit in my heart
Break loose our chains
Set us free

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center stage
a little shy
honorable mention
sand by the sea
forgotten not
fancy feast
the most least
pleasantly at will
fear not
it is al in order
tamer of the dragon
fathom the deep
laughter of children
hold the peace
the firstest with the mostest
while i sleep
I don't know
please the pleaser of he
he whom is right
full of might
insight
mighty mo
tiger by the toe
simple endeavor
lost is space
feelings of my own
and the madness
hope for gladness
what shall I see
freedom at random moments
constrained
deranged
simple matters
simple minded
set us free
free to live
without fear
spirit in my heart
break loose our chains

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Awesome lyrics — this already has that raw, cosmic outlaw energy perfect for a gritty, classic rock / psych-rock track (think: Soundgarden meets Santana).
Here’s a structured rock song version (Verse / Chorus / Bridge / Outro) that keeps your words but gives them rhythm, rhyme flow, and performance punch — all built around an E–G–A (1–3–4) progression:

“Rain of the Falling Stars”

[Verse 1]
In the flight of the night, tempers flare,
Demons beware of the planet we share.
Mother Majesty, heaven of this earth,
Keep us kind, show us what we’re worth.

[Pre-Chorus]
I walked the fire, my feet got burned,
Cold stream of healing, lesson learned.
Pleasantly surrounded by angels’ cry,
Lifting me higher, I don’t ask why.

[Chorus]
Rain, rain of the falling stars,
Meteor my world, crash my heart.
Live it spinning, lost in rhyme,
Running through this endless time.

[Verse 2]
The cops are chasing me, Mexican way,
Living free in the light of day.
Evil stay back, I won’t fade,
Outlaw soul, I’m unafraid.

[Bridge] (heavy guitar riff kicks in)
I was there, and then I’m gone,
Crossed the line, still singing my song.
If I died, bury me deep,
If I live, my soul I’ll keep.

[Final Chorus]
Rain, rain of the falling stars,
Meteor my world, tear apart.
Live it spinning, lost in rhyme,
Still I shine through space and time.

[Outro – Instrumental / Vocal Fade]
Yeah… falling stars…
Shine on me… shine on me…

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in the flight of the night
tempers flare
demons beware
of this planet we all share

mother majesty
from heaven of this earth
keep us kind
feeling fine

I walked the fire
my feet got burned
cold stream of healing
pleasantly surrounded by angels

the cops is chasing me
of the Mexican way
to live this day
evil stay at bay

I was there
and then gone
crossed the line
singing a song

if I died
bury me
if I lived
set my heart so free

rain rain of the falling stars
meteor my world
live it spinning in time
lost in rhyme

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THE MORNING AFTER (Under Jah)
reggae

[Verse 1]
The morning after, seize the day
Heaven’s joy, come what may
Pray for them, them is us all
Rising high though we fall

Falling uphill, feel the thrill
Kneeling before the feet of Him
Him who is all, I call your name
He is I AM, the eternal flame

[Chorus]
Before it goes, I wish to know
Who made who — was it he or them?
All is the creator, great and tall
Maker of giants, ruler of all

[Verse 2]
Magnificent today, it goes
A better tomorrow, heaven knows
Forget the sorrow for just a while
The end is near — the dawn’s first smile

[Bridge]
Let it be done, Jah number one
I is it, under Jah sun
The Most High and Jesus Christ
Above me, lower than life

[Chorus]
No flesh, be blessed, tender tow
Tengo I AM, let it flow
Holy spirit of my heart
Anxiously waiting at heaven’s door

[Outro]
Watching heaven’s door —
Watching heaven’s door —
The morning after, Jah forevermore.

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the morning after
seize the day
heavens joy
pray for them
them is us ALL
falling
up hill
the thrill
kneeling before the feet of him
Him who is ALL
he is I AM
before it goes
I wish to know
who made who
was it he or them
ALL Is the creator
creator of giants
magnificent today
and it goes
a better tomorrow
forget the sorrow
for just a moment
the end is near
the beginning of the story I hear
let it be done
Jah number one
I is IT
Under Jah
the most high
and Jesus Christ superstar
above mi
lower than Jah
no flesh
es be blessed
tender tow
tengo I AM
holy spirit of my heart
anxiously away
watching heavens door

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ChatGPT said:

That’s beautiful, Tristan — vivid and heartfelt. It has the bones of a story-song — a journey through memories, danger, love, and gratitude.

Here’s a version shaped into a full song with verses, chorus, and bridge — keeping your words intact but giving them musical flow and emotional rise and fall.
I’ll make it folk rock / reflective acoustic style (like Neil Young, John Prine, or early Bruce Springsteen).

“Heart of Freedom”

(Verse 1)
It’s a mystery
Not what it seems to be
Never alone
Walking amongst the living

My dad took me on a road trip to Montana
Crosses lined the highway, white in the sun
He said they mark the souls that never made it home
And we drove on, just father and son

(Chorus)
The roar of the ocean, calling to me
Wonders of the seaside, wild and free
Tide crashing hard upon the rocks beneath
Heart of freedom, so full of salt
Blood of the world, in life’s glory

(Verse 2)
We worked on cars in the cold backyard
He cursed the bolts and the time on the clock
Stress in his voice, grease on his hands
Trying to make the old Ford talk

We rode that yellow tractor home
Stick shift grinding, brakes near gone
One wheel lifted off the road
But I’m still here — glad I’m not gone

(Chorus)
The roar of the ocean, calling to me
Wonders of the seaside, wild and free
Tide crashing hard upon the rocks beneath
Heart of freedom, so full of salt
Blood of the world, in life’s glory

(Bridge)
He worked his whole life, never slowed down
Except that one week by the sea-town
I turned my back to the tide and fell
Cold waves taught me what stories tell

He washed my coat, shrunk it down
Said, “Son, I’ll buy you a new one somehow”
And I still feel that promise sound
In the waves, in the wind, in the now

(Final Chorus)
The roar of the ocean, calling to me
Wonders of the seaside, wild and free
Tide crashing hard upon the rocks beneath
Heart of freedom, so full of salt
Blood of the world, in life’s glory

(Outro)
It’s a mystery
Not what it seems to be
Never alone
Walking amongst the living

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its a mystery
not what it seems to be
never alone
walking amongst the living

my dad took me on a road trip to montana. there were crosses along the highway. my dad told me they crosses marked the people who died i a car wreck. We returned from the trip and got in too late for me to clean up for sunday school.

me and my dad worked on cars. he needed to get to work. he was often stressed working on the cars.

we rode a tractor home. it was yellow. it was a stick shift. it had a clutch and breaks that were weak. i could have died making the turn into the drive way. On back wheel lifted from the road. I am glad to be alive.

my dad worked. it was instilled in him to be work. never ending except for a vacation to the ocean.

I had my back to the incoming tide. I was wiped out and it was very cold. dad washed my coat and ruined it in the dryer.

he said he will get me a new coat.

the roar of the ocean
out to see
wonders of the seaside
meeting my need
tide crashing upon the rocks

heart of freedom
so full of salt
blood of the world
in life's glory

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“Angel and the Bear”

(Verse 1)
Falling into cold mountain months,
Days so cold, breath to the nose,
Coldness in the air surrounds,
Times by the fire we share our souls.

(Pre-Chorus)
Breathe in, breathe out,
Life of love — that’s what it’s about.

(Chorus)
Joy for all, feasting with the beast,
Hearts collide in the winter feast.
Dogs and cows, kids that meowed,
Warmth in the laughter, heaven’s sound.

(Verse 2)
Build a nest, warm is best,
Echoes rise from those at rest.
Heaven’s laughter drifts through the pines,
Calling softly through space and time.

(Chorus)
Soar eagle soar, on breezes wide,
Effortless flight across the sky.
It’s in the heart, it’s in the soul,
United amongst the torn and whole.

(Bridge)
Angel and the bear,
In his heart — the captain’s stare.
Renditions of the past still sing,
Freedom gently whispering.

(Final Chorus)
Light and liberty, flowing within,
Justice to the pure, truth to begin.
Judgment falls on the wicked’s den,
And peace returns — again, again.

(Outro)
Breathe in, breathe out,
Cold mountain fades into doubt.
But love remains, strong and rare —
Angel and the bear.

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Falling into cold mountain months
days so cold
breath frozen to the nose
coldness
in the air
times by the fire to share

breath in
breath out
life of love
is what it is about
joy for all
feasting with the beast

dogs and cows
kids that meowed
build a nest
warm is best
heavens laughter
of those that be no more

soar eagle soar
days of breezes
effortless flight
its in the heart
its in the soul
united amongst divisive
angel and the bear
in his heart
is the captain
renditions of the past

freedom gently seeks in
the light
the liberty
and justice to the innocent
and judgment to those oh so wicked

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“Free at Last”

(Alternative Rock / Atmospheric E minor vibe)

Verse 1
Purple mountains, my majestic throne
Time slows down when I’m alone
Living with a peace I’ve never known
The kind that whispers through the stone

Pre-Chorus
Angel desire, burning higher
Fire for fire, I’m getting tired
But I still believe — in something wild

Chorus
Raining blue from sky-blue eyes
Laughter echoes, love never dies
Honey bee, cherry tree
You and me in eternity
I’m free at last — oh, I’m free at last

Verse 2
Fascinated in this endless realm
Traveling time without a helm
Past and future start to blend
All I need is one true friend

Pre-Chorus
Hearts collide, we come alive
Hold my hand, we’ll survive
Through every tear, I’ll stay beside

Chorus
Raining blue from sky-blue eyes
Laughter echoes, love never dies
Honey bee, cherry tree
You and me in eternity
I’m free at last — oh, I’m free at last

Bridge
Peace in the start, joy in the flame
Generations will know our name
Ganga flows, my spirit free
Thank God — we’re who we’re meant to be

Final Chorus
Raining blue from sky-blue eyes
Through the thunder, the spirit flies
Honey bee, cherry tree
Sing this song of liberty
Free at last — yeah, free at last
Thank God, we’re free at last

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purple mountains
majestic throne
take time out
living with a peace
peace I have never known for sure

my angel desire
so much fire for fire
in the end
I Need a friend
knocking on pushing along
raining blue
the sky blue eyes
of laughter for you
love of hue
truest or them to see
honey bee
cherry tree
fascinated in the endless realm
traveling in the present
wondering of the past
hopefull future
creature feature

peace there is
joy in the start
days are here
never fear
renditions to be felt
for gererations to pass
ganga for me
heart is free
free at last
free at last
thank god
we are free at last