Lost Sanctuary

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The road that
leads to the holy place,

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with pain and sorrows,

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fallen,

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pray.

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wings

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behind the war clouds of
thunder,

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leads

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heart of our most holy
sanctuary.

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reigns,

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stored,

closed to all
who needs it's healing

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no relief from the hurt and
grieving.

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lessen

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brother's death lie our own
destruction

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no questions, sees without
accusing,

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souls now lost to her
safekeeping

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