Shine brightly

Shine brightly

Written in 1981, and not added to the album “Open Secret” until it was re-released in 2009

Shine, shine on
That she may soar through the mists of change
Like a bird
To the clear blue sky

Shine, shine on
Caress her with your silver shaft
Of light
When the dusk is nigh

Shine brightly on this one
Whene’er the wind blows cold
For you are the only one
The only one
Who can bring warmth to her soul

Shine, shine on
Sustain him with your golden rays
That his heart
Shall pound softly on

Shine, shine on
That he may ride through the raging storm
Undeterred
’Til the fury has gone

Shine brightly on this one
Dispel all fears of old
For you are the only one
The only one
Who can bring warmth to his soul

Shine, shine on
Give strength to those who cry out in pain
And in joy
That their song will be heard

Shine, shine on
Give light to those in the dark
That they may see your heaven on earth