Child moment and father time
waged war in the battleground of my mind
Calling all forces they had to spare
they snuck up on me unaware

Dashing forward was the child
formidable in beauty as he smiled
"Come embrace me for today
tomorrow I will run away
Fulfill your desire at my hand
you'd better catch me while you can
Look around at these hills and trees
I offer all your eyes can see
Remember when my time has passed
the memories still forever last"

My heart and mind sweetly beguiled
chose I to follow this cunning child
Through a maze of pleasure we did run
up to the door of the house of fun
Frivolity had made for a thrilling ride
but the door never opened to let us inside
"Now here I leave you on your own
hope you can find your way back home"

Feeling that I had been blind
I caught the eye of father time
softly humming an enticing song
I realized he'd been there all along
He didn't need to speak a word
because my heart had already heard
"Once the moment passes by
who will hold you when you cry?
When the leaves from the trees all fall
then you'll answer to my call
Catch the scent upon the wind
I offer you all from where it has been
and all from where it is travelling to
the land where dreams come true"

Lovingly he gestured for me to come
There was no doubt in the end who won
I took that strong hand I'd always known
and I let him lead me all the way home