[dedicated to Nicholas Tsamis, 1925-1985]



Father, if all I can be is a man

And all I can ask of you Father, my Father

How can I be in your plan?



Send me a sign from the heavens, in riddle or rhyme

Descend from the skies of forever, pray give me a time

For I have reached the end of the line . . .



Defender of truth and of freedom, am I living a lie?

I render my fruits to thy kingdom, pray give me a sign

For I am weak, how long can I fight?



Father, when can I see you again?

And when can I be with you Father,

You gave up your life for me then,

And when, I needed you Father . . .

When can I see you again?

And when can I be with you Father,

You gave up your life for me then,

And when, I needed a friend . . .



Father, your spirit I'm longing to bring

Through tears can I ask of you Father, my Father

To play your song through my strings . . .



Father, when can I see you again?

And when can I be with you Father,

You gave up your life for me then,

And when, I needed you Father . . .

When can I see you again?

And when can I be with you Father,

You gave up your life for me then,

And when, I needed a friend . . .