only the winds know

i have always been clear
on my direction
there is now a mist descending
where once the road held no
hidden twists or bends
i find at this juncture
the road ends

and i need
someone to show me the way
give me the strength
to move forward
will i follow
or will i lead
only the winds know

harbours docks and ports
call this boat
without it's sails
it is slow
to reach it's destination
and guided by stars
if the clouds grow heavy
the navigation points
lose their clarity

and i need
someone to show me the way
give me the strength
to move at all
will i follow
or will i lead
only the winds know

as they carry the birds
to their nesting shore
as they sweep the waves
and bare the trees of leaves
as they toss my hair
so my eyes cannot see
only the winds know

and the dawn will call me
to rise up like the sun
i will say a silent prayer
and start my day
i will hope that somehow
the message is sent
and delivered to
the one who holds the key
i need someone to show me the way
give me the strength to take the fall
will i follow
or will i lead
only the winds know

will i follow
or will i lead
only the winds know