olenka & the autumn lovers

soldier's waltz

The city is buzzing
With thousands of voices:
An army of sinners
Chanting confessions.                 

And your voice is stronger than most                 
Raised in a toast to longing.
You curse at the heavenly host
Offer your boast in song and…

The city is buzzing
With thousands of engines:
An army of pilots,
Of restless avengers.

And your ship is angry and large
Leading the charge of shoulders.
You struggle with all that you’ve killed
Seeking your fill of soldiers.