Today like paper to burn
Like powder and gun
an iron red sun
I’ll wait, I’ll stay here and wait
Today like bending to break
Like water and sand
curling on land
I’ll wait, I’ll stay here and wait
I’ll sit and watch the changing of the guards
iron and granite fleur de lis on the gatehouse
green copper curtains
faces of stone
sometimes I’m floating
a puppeteers soldier
over the plaza with paper wings and porcelain eyes
I’ll wait
Today like falling to stand
like timing and tongue
a hero unsung
I’ll wait, I’ll stay here and wait
Today like bending to break
Like water and sand
like timing and togue
I’ll wait, I’ll stay here and wait
I’ll sit and watch the changing of the guards
pavement and brick lay over the underground trembling
the cameras are nervous
faces of light
sometimes I’m floating
a puppeteers soldier
over the plaza with paper wings and porcelain eyes
I’ll wait
I’ll sit and watch
I’ll sit and watch
I’ll sit and watch the changing of the guards