The Grey Owl Lyrics

In the forest lies its throne
Where it rules the shadowy night
It is the light in the darkness
And the darkness in the light

Oh bird of depression
May your wings sweep the air
But not without bestowing wisdom
To this humble soul

To know yourself, you must forget the world
Nature will guide those who seek
The counsel of the grey one
Who dare to visit its keep

Dusk prevails over day
In the absence of light
Solitude begets wisdom
For wisdom is found in contemplation

I am at your command
As Minerva commands thee

The grey owl calls my name
As it always has
Echoing amongst the trees
A timeless hoot of reverie