Grounded

Once was standing Now he’s done Staring at the far horizon Once was gleaming Now he’s rust Time has scarred him to a thin crust Soon to dust You’re not important You are just like everybody You’re petrified just like the rest of us You are a man With rusted eyes that keep on searching As waves are breaking through your outer layer Until the tide recedes and you’re not there Once he saw a setting sun Shining beams on water dancing Just for him You’re not important You are just like everybody You’re petrified just like the rest of us You are a man With rusted eyes that keep on searching As waves are breaking through your outer layer One day the tide recedes and you’re not there You are a man With rusted eyes that keep on searching But there’s nothing in the mind of a man Made of iron You are a man With rusted eyes that keep on searching But there’s nothing in the mind of a man Made of iron The beach forgets With every single tide The beach forgets Every single Every single time Still he stares Once was standing Now he’s done