Thunderstorms and heavy rainfall, lightnings turn it all in white,

Wind that raises leaves from last fall,

Refreshing summer winds overnight.

If I hadn’t seen these wonders,

Had been blind for all these things,

Seen the evening breeze in your hair

I would tell you I’ve known the wind.

Sounds of music coming nearer, music boxes play along,

People laughing, shouting, crying,

Abruptly silence and no more song.

If I hadn’t heard those noises,

Had been deaf for all those sounds.

Only a word spoken from your lip

Tells me I have heard it all.

Garlands, ribbons, sparkling colors, decorating rooms and halls,

Break of dawn with grayish morning light,

Shortly before the alarm clock calls.

If I had never witnessed these things,

Unable to describe what’s it about,

Closing my eyes over your head,

I would tell you I’ve seen it all.

Hoping, failing, reconciling, knowing that there isn’t more but less,

Giving up and making amends,

Tears of joy and drunkenness.

If I had never known these emotions,

Would have never felt happy or blue,

Just to feel your heartbeat in sync with mine,

Tells me, I have lived my life.

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