A Million Cranes

Fold me a million cranes

A thousand is not enough

To get by in this crazy world

So unpredictable and rough

For it winds and it bends

In shadows and in mists

Nothing clear, nothing certain

But that it exists

So yes fold me a thousand cranes

And then a thousand times more

For with so many living wings

I’m sure no one could fall

For their wings could bear up a dream

And spark a perennial hope

And with stubborn dreams despite anguish

And with faith we can cope

And find a way to go on

Despite the trials of life

The dark moments, the silence

The conflicts and the strife

So yes fold me a million cranes

And give them wings to fly

Up to the heavens to shine as stars

Against the world’s night sky

And there let them fly forever

Yes, forever and a day

Until our faith is strong enough

To bring us the rest of the way

May K.