Once We Were

	  		 
 

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Once we were in our peace with our lives assured. Once we were not afraid of the dark. 
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Once we sat in our kingdom with hope and pride. Once we ran through the fields with great strides.  
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We held the Fade And the demon’s flight So far from our children And from our lives. 
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We held together The fragile sky To keep our way of life. 

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Once we raised Up our chalice In victory. Once we sat In the light of our dreams. 
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Once we were In our homeland With strength and might. Once we were Not afraid of the night. 
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We held the Fade And the demon’s flightSo far from our children And from our lives.  
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We held together The fragile sky To keep our way of life.