i dreamt of nara

i want to dream of nara tonight
of the deer that licked my fingers
touching their soft antlers
i was happy there

so many people to love
so many people to love me

it's been raining here
and i wonder
if you have been calling to me
japan
and i have missed you too much to listen

on the other side of the world i am crying
i need to visit tonight
in my sleep i will float over these trees
orange and yellow, red fire and soft green
i will come to you
with wings and pet the deer
kiss wet noses

be happy again