Toronto: We wish
We wish
paint her in crimson,
sun blaze in her glory,
leaves flame in her mountain;
we wish
wash away her stains,
children rollick on her soil,
drizzle melt coldness;
We wish
prime her as crystal,
light traverse her corners,
nowhere hide evil;
We wish
angels guard her children,
they never fear darkness,
peace cuddle each dreams.
…
But she, a proud city,
like crystal shattered in pieces;
Crimson turns as bloody scenes,
railed with yellow ribbons.
Her slim buildings shoot up,
as candles gleaming in mourning.
sky droops cold reminiscence,
never will let going.
She, a honorable city,
Bearing the test before,
Will still rise,
justice to bloom can be expected soon.
We wish
paint her in crimson,
sun blaze in her glory,
leaves flame in her mountain;
we wish
wash away her stains,
children rollick on her soil,
drizzle melt coldness;
We wish
prime her as crystal,
light traverse her corners,
nowhere hide evil;
We wish
angels guard her children,
they never fear darkness,
peace cuddle each dreams.
…
But she, a proud city,
like crystal shattered in pieces;
Crimson turns as bloody scenes,
railed with yellow ribbons.
Her slim buildings shoot up,
as candles gleaming in mourning.
sky droops cold reminiscence,
never will let going.
She, a honorable city,
Bearing the test before,
Will still rise,
justice to bloom can be expected soon.