once upon a time
a golden gnome
gnawing at a glistening gemstone
was found behind a curtain
of flowing waters of a waterfall
people struck with awe
found him irrestible
and carried him away
screaming in a cold cage
they brought him to the faraway citylights
desperate the gnome
felt shame and fear
trembling deep inside
shaken he was and mournful
as he saw that noone cared
alone he was in uncertain times
not knowing how deep his fall
if ending ever or only way
until the day he had to pass
by night he was gazing to the stars
What does life mean at all
if you're caught and far
from everything you love?
So stars and dying moon
tell me about the fate
will it be merciful
or just another blow?
what have I done wrong
besides the golden fur I wear?
It's not my fault cause so I'm born!
the stars were gazing back
and at awe was the moon
caught in his ever changing mood
from dark to light and back
and so was changing his mind
some day a sunny girl went by
she gave his lolly to the gnome
"you look so sad, but can't you see
you bring a lot of happiness
to all those dreamless grownups here"
No comfort for my soul it is
he answered and failed to smile
why don't they come to visit me
where I am happy and belong then I don't have to pay their price
Poor gnome, I see your double bind
for you all these people seem so blind
Tonight I will return to you
just wait and see, the last hours will pass by
she spoke and went away
what spell she spoke
noone will ever know
but somehow she got the keys
and this night she set
the golden gnome free
He returned to his origin
and wasn't seen anymore
some people were sad
but all who feel inside
know this way is alright