Infinity on Trial: Leave the Light On

American Cancer Society, Relay For Life
Bismarck, North Dakota
June 2007

If I were young again, I’d pay attention
To that little known dimension
The taste of endless time
Just like water, it runs right through our fingers
But the flavor of it lingers, like a rich red wine.

In those days we were single
We lived them one by one
Now we hardly see them, they don’t walk, they run
But I’ve got plenty left I’ve set my sight on
Don’t wait up, leave the light on I’ll be home soon.

* * *

These races that we’ve run were not for glory
No moral to this story
We run for peace of mind
But the race we’re running now is never ending
Since space and time are bending, there is no finish line.

* * *

I’ve been left for dead before, but I still fight on
Don’t wait up, leave the light on
I’ll be home soon.