As the darkness that surrounds me Tightens its grip around my mind I shall cling on to the memories Hoping they won't fade in time I'll write songs and allegories For those I left behind Come what may I'll always carry them with me In heart and mind their presence be They're in my thoughts and in my dreams They are the air I breathe My life was planned in detail Much like a well constructed maze But with trapdoors and shortcuts Built on a lifetime of escapades Then I lost the plan, the layout Yes I guess I lost my way Come what may I'll stay on course, the best I can But should the wind choose and demand To lead me onto distant shores No matter how my heart implores Take me home, let me rest my bones I search to find some peace of mind But the end seems out of range Please, take me home from the great unknown I have roamed and lingered here so long How I wish the winds would change And take me home To all those that I love and cherish To those I hold dear to my heart Please forgive me as I falter on my way back home To Ithaka