Classic was the Day

Song from my book, Silver Children; lyrics inspired by Akiko's version of Gymnopedie No.1

Today, everything is in a tie.

When my vision comes true, I will die.

To be more than what I am would be a lie.

May these prayers reach the bay and guide the way to longevity and gay days

May these prayers reach through and guide the heavenly rays to say...

 

Bless the child from the earth we love.

Bless the vision he has for your soul.

Will it come?

 

You went down to the bay.

 And winter came in May.

I see the beauty of its frailness or is beauty frail.

 

Heaven’s gates opened your way

The heavenly applause was gay.

I see the living of the dead or is the dead living.

 

Bless the angels from heaven above.

Bless the devil from haters of God.

Will they come?

 

You finally got to say,

You became one of the sun’s rays.

I see more than you are or are you more.

 

May these prayers reach through and guide you to rest in peace,

My dear, son.