Your clock sits on the mantel now Counting down the day Black and white, in pictures proud I think of you this way Today is a kaleidoscope It’s hard to see the view Dazzling hues of red and gold Mar my thoughts of you Hours go by without one word I thought I heard you laugh We sailed around the South of France In a better life long past I heard a song, an old refrain It led me from this place I felt the breeze of summer air Across my younger face Grabbing life in moments I dance and take your hand Keep driving until morning We’re nearly there, we disappear in the sand Hours go by without one word I thought I heard you laugh We sailed around the South of France In a better life long past