The grains of sand determine it all;
Beginnings and ends tick closer with each granule's fall
~As I stare into your face,
I see my reflection in the glass
The fear in my heart
Matches the peace in my eyes gazing back
Anticipating my future,
I begin to come to terms with my past...
But I have a request,
Mr. Hourglass
Don't f*kk me over,
I've paid my dues
Battled with karma,
Walked in someone else's shoes
Open the doors
That slam shut all around me;
I've traveled this hallway too long
To be locked out with no key
Give me the chance
To truly find myself;
Pick a card, any card,
I'll play with what I'm dealt
And don't draw me a map,
'X' doesn't mark the spot
I don't follow dotted lines and arrows,
And I won't go back to start
Award me the strength
To trust again
So I won't be afraid
To let them in
So I may give my heart,
With no fear of falling
And close my eyes
And follow my calling
My negotiations are simple, Mr. Hourglass;
Grant me what I seek before my turn comes to pass
No chariots or grand towers or what a king has,
Just a desperate plea to your quickly falling sands;
So as time runs out and I hold you in my hands,
Let my life find meaning, Mr. Hourglass
