And We Were So Close

<br> <br> Don't they see the sky burning and claiming every hope?<br> Can't they feel the earth breaking and scattering the fold?<br> This act surely is past the scope of clemency and any shroud of mystery<br> Lets return now; say the word and we'll retreat to better scenes<br> Coastlines and mountainsides, perfection dripping from the seams<br> How could miracles reveal the mysteries and end in tragedy?<br> Don't let them boast<br> They'll claim the victory if you give up the ghost<br> I stand awaiting the call for the rescue<br> One word and empires fall<br> You're calculating the point for your next move, but this is taking too long<br> Has courage fled for newer brides, and traded truth for alibis, that I alone of dozen strong should witness your demise?<br> Before your mothers eyes,<br> Whisper &quot;relief&quot;<br> I know you have the power!<br> Is this the way it's supposed to be, the shepherd slain by all the sheep?<br> They're cursing your name<br> You're fading away<br> When will the empire fall?<br> They spit in your face<br> It's more than I can take<br> Is this the end of it all?<br> Don't touch him; this man has done nothing wrong