Lyrics

Not Some Far-Away Place
words and music: Ann Reed ? © 2009 Turtlecub Publishing

There you were, here you are
Y'kinda wondered if you'd get this far
Hello, faith so long deferred
Life goes by like the shadow of a bird

On a wide, wide window looking over
A map drawn on your face
Horizon so close you could paint it if you try
It's not some far-away place

Sleepin' through, wake up late
Time gets squishy when there's less of it to waste
Fav'rite dream never tried
Smacks you in the head like a bully passin' by

Down a narrow hallway gallery
Of the mem'ries that you've framed
The objects in the mirror are closer than they seem
And it's not some far-away place

Big ol' rock. Canyon wall.
Edge of a cliff. Not pretty at all.
Take a step, close your eyes
You might learn to fly

Dusty trunk, hefty pack
Easier to see it if it isn't on your back
Dizzy bridge, cleared to cross
Might feel better if the heavy stuff is tossed

There's a key fits the lock of your childhood home
But the rooms are rearranged
Bruised but aware while you're trippin' on the chairs
It's not some far-away place