A Window Opens

The window opens
I hear the toddling waves
I think about the soldiers
I think about the interstates
I would like to leave it all
Just for a week or two
Maybe Id see it in clarity
Whatever I would see
Its all so confusing
I dont know where I stand
I could be anything
But not yours on demand
I would like to leave it all
If I only could
Maybe Id see it in clarity
If Id see anything at all
But the birds they are singing
That sweet and lonesome song
Oh, mother, oh, brother
Take me home today
You may call me irresponsible
Or even carefree
But its not the way I
Intended to be
I would like to stay here
And not say a word
Maybe Id see it in clarity
Or Ill see nothing at all
But the wolfs they are howling
That sweet but haunted song
Oh, father, oh, sister
Take me home today