Meditations on Loss

I heard the TV and it told me I shouldn't grieve There is something more If you believe in god's love But I've seen too many scenes In which the people I love fell to their knees With no cause, at a loss Only questions and gordian knots So as I am without faith Tell me, what should I dream of? Oh tell me, why should I do anything at all? 'Cause I'm caught up in a race I don't know what I'm running from for or to So breathe in, breathe out Take note, take count Tell me honestly, my friend What did you live for And would you make amends? 'Cause I wanted to believe But I can't see the wood for the trees It's not long before Your heart won't beat anymore And then you're gone, the knot is cut Meditations on loss So as I am without faith Tell me, what should I dream of? Oh tell me, why should I do anything at all? 'Cause I'm caught up in a race I don't know what I'm running from for, or to So as I am without faith Tell me, what should I dream of? Oh tell me, why should I do anything at all? 'Cause I'm caught up in a race I don't know what I'm running from for, or to --- Meditations on Loss - Tall Ships