Bhikku

I mistreated my mother
Doubted my brother
Suffered under that

Now that I have presented
And courtly defended
Like my life depended

On this separation to carry me through
Make my dreams come true
And keep me tough

It became apparent what judgment will bring
And I'm nothing
Without their love

And oh strange blossom
One day you whither
It's time I faced it
I am no different

And oh little Bhikku I know the way
To keep your thoughts
On a path that's true

Oh little Bhikku I know the words
To mend your heart
When it bleeds straight through

Cuz your heart is broken
You've had enough
You scream and scream
But you don't make a sound

Listen little Bhikku
For your own good
You got to take that pain and
Lay it down

Down strange blossom
One day you wither
It's time I faced it
I am no different

Oh strange blossom
One day you wither
It's time I faced it
I am no different

Each new night at the the same old time
The lake gets drunk on the moon
And the willow trees on the water line
Sweep them gently back like brooms

And up on the porch the light still shines
From the kindness you've shown
As long as I'm part of this symphony
Know that you are not alone