Indelible Mark
[Intro]
When the world goes quiet
And the jukebox stops revolving
When the bottle runs empty
And the issues aren't resolving
When every word is set on paper
And every deck is marked
When the road ahead looks shorter
Than the place where you are parked
[Interlude]
When every territory has been conquered
And every flag’s been planted
When the view is everything imagined
But no sovereignty has been granted
When the audience is cheering
But your honour needs defending
When everybody knows your story
But some know you are pretending
[Interlude]
When titles and distinctions fade
And governance becomes a grift
When you recognise that solitude
Is a weight you cannot lift
When performance has no audience
And awards don’t hold the reins
When the crown no longer fits
But the burden still remains
[Interlude]
When every question has been answered
Yet questions still remain
When every mirror tells the truth
And there is nothing left but pain
When the final page is missing
And the ink is running dry
When the reasons that once drove you
No longer satisfy
[Interlude]
When the signal finally strengthens
And the picture becomes clear
may you find the things that mattered
and hold them very near
When Love waits at the departure gate
And there’s nowhere left to park
That's when you must consider the price
Of leaving an indelible mark.
[Outro]
Taun A. Richards 2026