16. Welcome hall

Welcome, you are welcome, everything implied is now made plain
Words that went unspoken can now be heard without pain
The honest now are pure and set free from stain

You, my son, have forgiven the hurt
Wipe off the dirt
You, my daughter, let go your home
Made it alone

Welcome you are welcome friends long apart are sharing now at ease
Their lost opportunities are but bad memories
The loved ones are sure and have no need to please

You, my brother, lived long outside
Have back your pride
You, my sister, climb to your feet
Your work is complete

As for myself, the vision is mine
Changing with time
My dear one, keep open the door
There is something more

Welcome, you are welcome, all your keys and locks have no further use
Your prejudice and self-defence no longer have any excuse
The love long unknown you cannot refuse

You, my dear friend, we could not agree
Now do you see
You, everyone, welcome to the hall
You only give all

Heaven’s beams I sometimes catch
Light through a church window
For a moment it is clear
I have a place to go to