Jane Siberry

Caravan

Jane Siberry


It was a snowy night
And the stars were shining bright 
hanging heavy in the absence of light
A caravan across the desert land
I was there and 
You were there
And something in our hearts 
told us to keep...keep moving
Something about that star
...that star... 

How far 
is the nearest place to kneel? 
And how far 
is the nearest home?
And how far how far 
can you go with only a dream? 
With only a hope?
You hold the vision 
You hold it steady 

Oh there was always someone 
who would take the children
And keep them entertained
There was always someone 
who would participate
There was always someone who would 
know how it worked
there 
over there 

And now we sit on the steps 
at the side of the square
There are three old men 
sitting in their chairs
And if anyone wants to know 
which way any of us should go
They will hold
They will contain
They will cup the refrain 
Hold it steady hold it steady 
hold it steady
hold it steady 

It was a snowy night 
and our caravan 
moved along in starlight