The Marching Dream Lyrics

I have dreamed that many men
Have marched across this field
I have wished that I could take each man
And hold him against the flame in my heartI had a dream that my face was old
And all the children came to see
First they laughed and then they ran
And I slammed the door behind themAnd as the tears began to rise
You climbed the stairs
You came into my room
Where I was waiting thereNow I have dreamed of all men's arms
But this time it was you
I drew the curtains and it was dim
And it was strange and it was newI have wished that I could hear
Each secret told
By lovers in the battle
With each shade of red and goldI have wished that I could take each man
And hold him to the flame
And read the secret writing there

And know each one by nameI have dreamed that many men
Have marched across this field
I have wished that I could pour
My life into each one
Listening
Listening
Listening(may 1980)