Violin Song

The thing that I am seeking I know I shall not find. A wistful voice is crying This sorrow in my mind.

I know I shall not find it However far I go, But I shall always seek it; My heart has told me so.

Though I must always wander I do not find it sweet : There is no journey's ending To draw my restless feet;

There is no distant vision To help me on my way ; I know my quest is hopeless But yet I may not stay.

The thing that I am seeking Should not be far to seek; I hear its haunting echo Through every word I speak.

So I shall always seek it Down all the roads I go, But I shall never find it; My heart has told me so.