Numbers

one, two, awaken the world

the stage is set, the curtain rises,

three, four, only the bold can sing

and we join voices to be heard at last

counting the days when freedom rings true

rise up, friends, speak from your hearts

draw your enlightened ones closer

give us a moment to say our last prayers

for we go into the rising sun to be free

we call out the day when no hand must be raised

from brother unto brother or sister

for the moment, we hide behind an image

of the lost and the embattled ones

comes the moment when all are cared for

six, seven, breathe deeply and search

for the protector of our souls

for the lifeline where we are all joined