I gladly heed the invitation
Slowly stepping down the stairs
Down below, I feel a peace of a new kind
That's how it makes its presence known
The nameless, shapeless beast is silent
Of its destructive power I'm well aware
Yet it is tired, tame and hopeful, wounds laid bare
For me to witness and to care
Offering its pain in total stillness
Long ago cried all its tears
My long lost friend I've been tormenting
In my cellar through the years
The moment lasts, no word is spoken
Eyes are locked and our intentions understood
As I drop my inward weaponry
And he undoes the spells of vengeance and control
A fire erupts, on which we throw
The cellar door
We stand in silence
Questions fluttering around
Let them be a while longer
As we bond
And we stand by the fire
We just stand there to belong
Offering its pain in total stillness
Long ago cried all its tears
My long lost friend I've been tormenting
In my cellar through the years
Thankful for your offering of cease-fire
I'll bring you out into the sun and in the rain
But there's no rush and do not worry
For all the fuel here that needs burning
Stood by the fire we'll remain