There's a cross above the baby's bed

a savior in her dreams

but she was not delivered then

and the baby became me

There's a light inside the darkened room

a footstep on the stair

a door that I forever close

to leave those memories there



When the shadows lengthen

into the evening sun

first there's summer, then I'll let you in

September when it comes



I want to crawl outside these walls

close my eyes and see

fall into your heart and arms

touch your face and breathe

I cannot move a mountain now

I can no longer run

I cannot be who I was then

in a way I never was



I watch the clouds go sailing

watch the clock and sun

I watch myself depending on

September when it comes



When the shadows lengthen

and burn away the past

I will fly me like an angel to

a place where I can rest

When this begins I'll let you in

September when it comes