Andrew Calhoun

Sammy

Maybe you decided—maybe you just know
A flame that burns so brightly is destined soon to go
Before you'd leave this earthly place, I'd have you sure of this
Your name's engraved within a heart where you'd be sorely missed

Beauty on your banner, death at your back door
Will knock again as foe or friend, you've heard the sound before
If I could face him down for you, I'd shout him down the years
I'd hide you in my closet, and guard you with my tears

Not every ghost is holy, not every cause is just
Not every haunting brings you down, not every star is crossed
Your burden's only what you choose, the how of being who
And destiny may bend its mind to one whose heart is true