Sharpening Bone - Piers Faccini

Could have been the tearing sky

Could have been the howling moon

Could have been the slinging stone

If I’d been a sharpening bone

But I never stayed to see

Now it’s gone behind for me

And in exchange for a tear

I’ll be on my way from here

Could have been the blinding road

Could have been the aching bed

Could have been a warring kiss

If I’d been a clenching fist

But I never stayed for long

Soon as it comes it’s gone

And in exchange for a tear

I’ll be on my way from here

Made of sorrow made of pain

Child tomorrow child again

Could have been the twisting tracks

Could have been the falling axe

Could have been the slowing train

Could have been the diving rain

Could have been the grinding wheel

If I’d been a closing deal

Now I’ll be the first to go

But I’ll be the last to know…