travel to leave

I opened the door
walked out into the world
open ended
one way
some rare returns
and I found new roads
I will never forget the death in her eyes
when I told her we’d leave Swanbourne behind
but I learnt less from truths than lies

and I wish I could tell you
my sister I wish…
I wish I could tell you it’s safe
to travel my way or live by yours
I wish I could tell you just how great
and I wish I could tell you
that wounds and scars from travelling cease to burn
but I travel to leave
and you travel to return

I opened my eyes
and felt like I belonged
dealt with summer days
and the more frequent cold
and I found new homes

I opened the door
walked out in the world
open ended
one way
some rare returns
and I found new homes
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references: washington square (counting crows), the death of you and me (noel gallagher), just travelling through (the thrills)

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am colin-clegg: vocals, guitars