The Window to my Soul - Chris
Through these bleak years of suffering
I've rode a lonely path,
Wrecked by the cruellest outrage,
A destructive force could pass.
No care for Man, all interest gone
As I agonise my loss,
Dead feelings now no hint of joy,
Sweet wife, child, such high a cost.
So to this unknown town I come,
My gun my only friend,
And drown my grief, switch off my heart,
Brooding on the bitter end.
A shout outside, a rabid mob
I see a man misjudged,
Fair woman holding off the crowd,
Her action's firm and just.
A movement takes me by surprise
I behold his watchful face,
And find a noble warrior's guise
In that unlikely place.
That candid look so strong and deep
With wisdom straight and true,
Then I sense the bond of kinship,
In those eyes of calmest blue.
The clouds disperse, I have his trust
I'm once again made whole.
We gaze, we see and we both feel
The window to my soul.
That vengeful, wrathful beast within,
And my darkest thoughts are bared.
But still he cleaves on equal terms,
My brother, loyal and rare.
The Window to my Soul - Vin
Run for my life from Texas,
Flee from an unjust charge
A hangman's noose won't be my fate
I'm always on my guard.
The anguished ride and exile
Sinking into deep despair,
I find that I'm alone again
The hunter now the prey.
All freedom gone, liberty denied
My sweet home safe no more,
So I hide myself in shrouded sight
In this failing town at war.
Loud angry mob now on the street,
Dark man in troubled plight.
I cease my menial chore to gaze;
Black dressed stranger to my right.
Top gunman's stance his Colt so keen
I sense those tortured depths,
But drawn within unflinching eyes
We take a destined step.
I hear his whisper in my mind
My answer's clear as day,
Like kindred spirits of the time
This worthy life we'll save.
No words are said, rapt silence reigns,
I touch a heart that's whole.
We gaze, we see and we both feel,
The window to my soul.
All faith's restored he's here to stay
Together in rapport.
The threat recedes he'll watch my back,
My brother, good and sure.
