The Last Beat Of My Heart

In the sharp gust of love, my memory stirred
When time wreathed a rose, a garland of shame
Its thorn my only delight, war-torn
Afraid to speak, we dare to breathe

Majestic, imperial, the breach of sighs
Solitude sails in a wave of forgiveness on angels' wings
Reach out your hands, don't turn your back
Don't walk away

How in the world can I wish for this?
Never to be torn apart
Close to you 'til the last beat of my heart

At the close of day, the sunset cloaks these words in shadow play
Here and now, long and loud, my heart cries out
And the naked bone of an echo says, "Don't walk away"
Reach out your hands, I'm just a step away

How in the world can I wish for this?
Never to be torn apart
Close to you 'til the last beat of my heart
How in the world can I wish for this?
Never to be torn apart
'Til the last beat, 'til the last fleeting beat of my heart