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The Funeral - Angelo Branduardi

When nightfall enfolds

You and quickens your heart

For you walk alone on the highway

If a polecat springs hissing

Her eyes raging amber

Then you must stand still and not fear her

For if you befriend her your sister she'll be

And she of all beast nows the river

Its secret unwindings

And reasons for flowing

And a safe road beside the dark water

When nightfall enfolds you

And quickens your heart

For you walk alone on the highway

If a grey wolf springs snarling

His teeth bared in anger

The you must stand come and not fear him

For if you befriend him your brother he'll be

And he for all beasts nows the old way

That climbs to the one pass

That cuts through the mountain

And a warm cave where you may take shelter

So follow the highway that leads to the lake

And you will discover a sweet spring

That bubbles and runs down

The hillsides of childhood

And there lay your heart down forever