I arrive through the gate
Shadows of fire dancing in the dark
People cured of hate
Illusion left its mark

I am the stranger by the side
Wandering alone
The outsider in the night
The mysterious and unknown

Warmth and crackling fires
Like mosquitoes attracted to a light
The gathering of honest liars
Reflected by a perception oh so bright

I am the stranger by the side
Wandering alone
The outsider in the night
The mysterious and unknown

Should I
The ignorant and blind
Ask them why
Out the questions on my mind
   Or let it all go by

For I am comfortable
As stranger by the side
Wandering alone
As outsider in the night
The mysterious and unknown
Enjoying the truly beautiful sight


Elliot J.