The Pearl

I've been lookin' for someone who sells truth by the pound

Then I saw the dealer and his friend arrive but their gifts looked grim

Now I'm tired of hanging on, waitin' for a showdown

Don't you see I gotta ride 'em out

'Cause the pearl's just around the bend?

Beautiful pearl, oh when will you reappear?

Mysteries unfurl and become so clear

When I feel you near

I found a way outside myself to make my spirit climb

And I could've shinnied on up but my rope was made of wind

I appreciate the words but I won't be there at showtime

Don't you see I gotta ride 'em out

'Cause the pearl's just around the bend?

Beautiful pearl, oh when will you reappear?

Mysteries unfurl and become so clear

When I feel you near

When my backyard weeds grew high I hoped that they would hide me

But I felt that the pear was near 'cause I thought I saw it shine

I was lookin' all around when I felt it there inside me

And I see a possibility that's it's been there all the time