O living being... how long alive?

Through the ages I've survived
Through war and peace, abundant thirst
Of all that's living, I was first

O living being... what have you seen?

A forest coast, a rocky green
A bird to float, a cloud to wing
A wave to wash, a sand to sing
A maid to rise, a king to fall
A peasant wise, I've seen it all

O living being... what have you heard?

A poet's hush, a silent word
A trumpet's bleat, a woodwind's blare
A piercing crowd, a noisy stare
A cymbal's trill, a fluted crash
A dynasty of smoke and ash

O living being... what do you know?

A rapid sloth, a hare that's slow
A solemn kiss, a passionate oath
Yes, young man, I've seen them both
The wise to boast, the fool to swear
The sun to glint, the stars to glare

O living being... I stand in awe

Surely you're Methuselah.


Soul Survivor