SOUNDS OF SOLSTICE

(by David M. Brown)

We remember sounds of solstice 
  through the seasons of the year
Children grow and friends may go, but the 
  sounds of solstice still ring clear
Everything is constantly changing, 
  seeking constancy
But the sounds of solstice serve to remind us 
  not of what we are but what we might be

	Fa la lalalala la la, la lala la la 
	  lalalalalalalala la la la
	Fa la lalalala la la, la lala la la 
	  lalalalalalalala la la la

Hear the children sing the carols; 
  let the child within you sing
Whence come feelings strong and joyous 
  and the peace these feelings bring
Green and envy notwithstanding 
  nor hypocrisy
For the sounds of solstice serve to remind us 
  not of what we are but what we might be

	Fa la ...

Sing of joy and hope at solstice;
  only hope can conquer fear
Only kindness heals the hurting 
  when the darkest times are near
As the earth tilts towards the sunlight, 
  listen carefully:
The sounds of solstice serve to remind us 
  not of what we are but what we might be

	Fa la ...

recording: Town Common Singers [YouTube]