There Is No Such Place

There is no such place, O yes I have seen it too Just a little different from how you do, A river winding blue among the dunes And a marble bed A sun that doesn't set but settles. There is no such place. If I lower mine to yours Would you kiss me on the face? If you're looking for an unmarked place, There is no such place Blasted in appearance and A composite of fearful minutes Frozen in the waking instant Longing, things I long for, Peaceful nights, Strangers at the door, O come in, come in, You've been here before. There is no such place, So perhaps we have a reason For our long and falling face, Above all it would be warm But we would keep our heads all Clear as Winter, storms would be A sight to make us shiver But without the chill Of thinking all is hither-thither Longing, Things I long for, Peaceful nights, Strangers at the door, O come in, come through the door, You've been here before, You've been here before There is no such place, O yes I have seen it too Just a little different from how you do, A house upon a hill with no windows Just a can upon the sill To catch your tears To feed your garden. --- There Is No Such Place - Augie March