Ghosts II

Panoptic eyes ever scanning
The more we`ll see - collapse of reality

All alone in the numbness of my room
Switching off time and date
All this walls ain`t boundaries anymore
I am one with the stars

In this world of faceless white
All life`s torn into the limelight
Let matter`s burden fall
On your way into the astral
Though your eyes will catch a peak through
The keyhole of divinity
We learn forevermore - we are nothing more than ghosts

Float within the swarm of millions
The undertow keeps dragging on
Destination turnst to obscurity
Infinity in speed and sound

When I`m asleep I find no peace
Cold light still haunts my soul
The dreams I dream don`t belong to
I know this ain`t my home

In this world of faceless white
All life`s torn into the limelight
Let matter`s burden fall
On your way into the astral
Though your eyes will catch a peak through
The keyhole of divinity
We learn forevermore - we are nothing more than ghosts

Panoptic eyes ever scanning
The more we`ll see - collapse of reality

(A. Berkes)

The Trenches

Worms
Wounds are carved into the skin of earth
Occupied by everyone of us
Dirt is supper- dirt is rest as dirt is peace
Slowly melting- becoming human scenery
Rain is falling - a thousand years or more
Keeps on drowning every single pore
Rain is killing - patient executioner
Hired by forces high above
Rain keeps killing

Devoured by the juggernaut
The harvest thrown into the mill of bones
Never face the sun again
The trench became our home

It was the final summer
I`ll never forget the warmth on my skin
The love in her eyes though she barely knew me
Her hand reaching towards me holding a flower
Attaching it to the side of my helmet
These were the last days of summer
These were the last days of youth
I`ll never forget the cheers of the people
Standing in rows watching us riding
In silent procession
Towards the altar of beckoning glory

These were the last days of summer
These were the last days of youth
We were sworn to live forever
The day the parties died

Bloodlines
Above a crimson meadow a web of blood is spun
Upon it`s frail threads the acrobat`s show begun
Step by step proceeding who`ll stay, who`ll find an end
Losing all his balance to feed the gaping trench

Devoured by the juggernaut
The harvest thrown into the mill of bones
Never face the sun again
The trench became our home

(A. Berkes)

Achterbahn

Und so standen wir auf dem flammenden Berg,
um uns Raketen in der Luft.
Das ist jetzt fast zehn Jahre her;
voller Ahnungen, dass es jetzt los gehen muss.

Und du sagst, es geht weiter.
Haben eigentlich noch nichts von dem erreicht.
Doch es heben sich zehn Hände
auf dem Foto am Ausgang überreicht:
Das ist unser Tag!

Jahre her, wir blickten nach vorn,
waren uns meist aber selbst genug.
Wissend, wo wir in zehn Jahren stehen:
Hochgefühle ohne Trug.

(H. Spies)

Apparition

Here- inside this enchanted room
Words of reason will fail in the comprehension of what is done
Below serpentrian starlight

The veil is falling down
Within a sigh it splits the room
Creating border lines
Impossible for us to follow

Here- now that you`re everywhere
One with sun moon and air
Reach the ivy-twined passage way
Tear the door open wide now

The veil is falling down
Within a sigh it splits the room
Creating border lines
Impossible for us to follow

Beyond the sunset sky
There lies a secret cached in silence
Desperation or hope - the greatest mistery men`s ever known

The scrolls and books of all the wise
Fail to banish all the darkness
Beyond a snow white universe
Still her realm won`t cease to stay

The sound of an old bell stating a question
What have you seen this morning, Saint Peter?
What have you seen this day?

(A. Berkes)

Der Gesang des Cato

This shimmering blade within my hand
I can hear it`s cold voice calling out my name
shining visions of your demise
which one of us will survive this game?

You built up the perfect plan
Made the wisest choice of friends
Domination`s all you aim for
It`s the time you have been made for

Your name in the stars
No one of them will count the cost

Your precious life within my hand
Just a little sway to prevail over you
Diana be my witness -bloodstained apotheosis
An army by myself I `ll make the last stand

A whole era washed away
With a smile upon your face
Left the river far behind you
Let the old world die around you

Saw an eagle pass the sky
Just another piece to your lie
Let my soul fly like an arrow
Send him down where all the worms go

Your name in the stars
No one of them will count the cost
Your gift of grace-
It won`t be needed here,
It won`t be needed here

(A. Berkes)