Harbour

From the thinnest air
The faintest prayer
A tight-roped heart
Tumbling down
Standing there
In the airport where
He felt it break
It made no sound

Came down to earth
For what it's worth
Feet never even
Touched the ground
Not another girl
In all the world
He'd rather put
His arms around

Jack and Jill
Drove down the hill
And all around them
Sand and water
The Eye of Mars
In a sky of stars
Someone's son
And someone's daughter

Back to back
With all he lacks
Back of her hand
He'd know by sight
Side by side
'cross the great divide
The tidal girl
In harbour light

And the song was sung
And they were done
Borrowed time
A moment's grace
On the street outside
A last goodbye
And a final look
On mercy's face