Starin' Eyes ©1996 Richard March Starin’ eyes from a photograph, smilin’ face that doesn’t laugh Wouldn’t say a troubled past at all Used to play in summer parks, now the days are gettin’ dark Breathe deep to find a spark one more time Stand tall, my son, and fall in line, too easy givin’ up your mind Sit back and pass your precious time away Got the love of your family, to help you hold on to your sanity Don’t you turn away Rowdy kids, a sunny day. Crowded bus along the way Sit back and watch ‘em, playin’ round Kinda rough and kinda loud, could you blame ‘em anyhow No one to show ‘em how... on their own Young warriors screamin’ for a chance Who’ll teach them all a holy dance When many only look askance... afraid Penny saved, a future lost. To educate at any cost We must keep the faith And beauty fleeing from the sun and fearing she’d be found worthy of its flame He sped with hope, she fled in fear & by a river clear, she cried her father’s name So he left her there, casting shadow’s lonely shade So we dream and plan the perfect scene To only fill with fear when finally come the stage Will you be there love... when the curtain’s raised.