The Raven's Bell

The raven emerging From the smoke thats circling An ebony being Lilting woeful psalms of the dead Intoning heavy mortal hopes That toil and pass I swear, I heard it say Oh one by one we Drop away Hear the narrow grave Calling you my child Moth like stars that flicker Twilight undone Oh vanity of hope Hearts fruitless desires I swear, I heard it say Oh one by one we Drop away Hear the narrow grave Calling you my child In decay Flame under flame Till time be no more As tides reel from shores - Ohh Everlasting Sweet voice be still Where does thy beauty lie Oh how dim the fire And the breath that I hold Oh and it all comes down To this breath I hold