[female
vocals] (
Soft,
resonant
Oud
melody
playing
in
a
spacious
hall) (
Breathful,
contemplative
start)
Oh
you
who
are
now
beneath
the
earth…
Listen
to
the
whispers
of
the
wind
that
once
knew
your
name.
Yesterday,
you
walked
among
us
with
honor.
People
called
your
name
in
the
crowded
square.
They
respected
your
position,
they
bowed
to
your
light.
They
celebrated
your
achievements,
morning
and
night.
But
today,
the
room
is
quiet,
your
voice
is
a
memory.
The
dust
has
settled
on
the
books
you
used
to
read.
Your
house
is
occupied
by
those
who
move
forward,
Your
favorite
chair
now
finds
a
new
owner
in
the
hall.
The
world
continues
spinning
without
a
single
pause,
Unaware
of
the
weight
of
the
silence
you
brought
along.
For
the
path
is
narrow
and
the
traveler
must
rest,
We
leave
the
trinkets
and
the
titles,
we
leave
the
test.
The
soul
ascends
like
a
bird
in
the
morning
sky,
Searching
for
the
mercy
that
never
passes
by.
Oh
traveler,
tell
us
of
the
peace
you
found,
Beyond
the
heavy
curtain
of
this
earthly
ground.
Your
wife
has
continued
her
journey
through
the
years,
Raising
the
children,
washing
away
the
lingering
tears.
Your
child
calls
out
for
guidance
in
the
middle
of
the
night,
Searching
for
the
shadow
of
your
protective
light.
But
you
are
in
a
realm
where
time
has
lost
its
sting,
Where
the
prayers
of
the
living
are
the
only
songs
you
sing.
Every
act
of
kindness
we
perform
in
your
name,
Is
a
cool
breeze
blowing
through
the
intensity
of
the
flame.
We
are
mirrors
of
your
history,
carrying
your
breath,
Learning
how
to
live
while
reflecting
on
your
death.
For
the
path
is
narrow
and
the
traveler
must
rest,
We
leave
the
trinkets
and
the
titles,
we
leave
the
test.
The
soul
ascends
like
a
bird
in
the
morning
sky,
Searching
for
the
mercy
that
never
passes
by.
Oh
traveler,
tell
us
of
the
peace
you
found,
Beyond
the
heavy
curtain
of
this
earthly
ground. (
Instrumentation
swells,
percussion
enters
with
gentle
tabla
and
frame
drums)
Do
not
fear
the
transition,
do
not
fear
the
dark,
Every
soul
returns
to
the
source
of
the
spark.
The
heavy
chains
of
longing
fall
away
at
the
gate,
For
there
is
no
more
hurry,
and
there
is
no
more
hate.
Only
the
light,
only
the
truth,
only
the
grace,
Of
the
One
who
prepared
for
you
this
quiet
place.
For
the
path
is
narrow
and
the
traveler
must
rest,
We
leave
the
trinkets
and
the
titles,
we
leave
the
test.
The
soul
ascends
like
a
bird
in
the
morning
sky,
Searching
for
the
mercy
that
never
passes
by.
Oh
traveler,
tell
us
of
the
peace
you
found,
Beyond
the
heavy
curtain
of
this
earthly
ground. (
Music
slowly
fades,
leaving
a
single
Oud
note)
So
rest
now,
beneath
the
stars
of
eternity.
We
are
following
the
trail
you
left
for
me.
Until
we
meet
where
the
rivers
of
gardens
flow,
We
carry
your
legacy,
everywhere
we
go. (
Final
fading
vocal)
Everywhere
we
go.