Couplets for a Departure lyrics
by Leslie Fish
Lukewarm julep in my hand
Bold moon over a stifling land
Georgia moon shine over me
Getting old at forty-three
Jo's at school, my wife's asleep
I wish this hour of peace would keep
How does love begin to die
With what whirl, with what lie
No use tracing what we've said
All the counties love is dead
Take off the ring, unmake the vow
And where in hell should I go now?
Too soon for grief, too late for fear
I only know I can't stay here
White stars dust the moon washed sky
Sing like sirens, 'come and fly'
Years bеfore I got these scars
Whеn I was young, I dreamed of stars
Countless worlds that dot the night
They'll give me room enough for flight
If no-one here can use my skill
Somewhere out there, someone will
I may find some peace up there
But will I find love anywhere?