Swan Song

The cicada sings a mournful song

To somebody out there who doesn't hear,

The mate who may not exist.

Or one who has refused to listen.

It calls out one last time

A swan song of someone

Who has waited a lifetime

Until she can't wait no more.

The last note has been sung,

A sad melody that echoes the cold.

Once again, the night is still.

((( 1996 )))

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