A cry floats on the gentle breeze. br br A sound of laughter, A sound of joy. br br A child running carelessly through a br br flower strewn meadow, petals in her hand, br br light in her eyes and a smile on her br br sweet lips... br br The cool wind dies. br br Silence reigns again. br br Nothing stirs the air. br br Stillness settles in. br br My old friend despair returns.