leading tones

just to my left, folded as a wave
there is my friend, and a country all to our own
words we spoke without knowing the meaning
and now we have arrived,

here.

the same key as we have always been
but lifted, exalted
enhanced and endeared by where we just were
and where are we going?

of course, i'd go anywhere
of course, we will be everywhere

a leading tone may only stand for so long without its consequent target

leading, leaning, trying and succeeding
speaking, singing, reading and ringing

a leading tone is that little itch that pulls you in
that slightest temptation, electric like a sin

sharp and natural
a bright beacon
nose in the air

a leading tone is a map to follow
on that most noble of all quests

the highest we get
the penny we're betting on
(this one's a haiku)

the essence of progression
despite the melancholy of change

an unavoidable adventure
(a little frightening, too)

we only have so long until forever
until stability strikes and leaves us stolid again
so until then, my friend...
hand in hand - onward, by your lead!