THE TORN SKY

Marked from Heaven
Morning to fly
Flowers given
Late to die

Darkness creeps
A sad slow strange flow
The hidden sky weeps
Hearts lay low

Mountains bleed deep into ground
Voices scream to the sky
Fear rages a terrible sound
Longing love tears us to die

Silence severs as you hear
Stillness echo and peace ring
Far too perfect for the human ear
Souls lift and hearts ring

Michael Cleary