Better With You Than Away

Better With You Than Away

I am like an albatross

laboring to and fro

busy with the needs of the day

building bringing hoisting

then flying up and away

to rush in and down

-back.

I carry all that I can.

Soaring toward the sun, blind-is my thrill

wind all about.

I am like a night train

clickedy-clack

hug the track

I streak by quiet

My load it creaks upon the rail

as I drag on by

here

and then I am there, gone.

I am as the kite that soars

with string flying

away.

I am a happy song-

an invitation to dance along.

Let’s take our time

Let’s dance a jig

Let’s raise a glass

Let’s wear a wig

A boisterous cry

an outstretched arm,

our chorus raised:

“Come join our song!”

I am better with you than away.