as the cries start to penetrate the still air,

this day we celebrate.

the wait now ends.



from four corners smoke plumes into a reddened sky.

in the face of lantern light, tonight

my destiny lies.



this day so hallowed,

this day so hallowed.

from here to forever it will i will follow. (2x)



tonight will come to life.

deadened branches stirred by the whispers in the wind.

fall children fill the street at dusk,

at last,

it all will begin