another day better than this

the gradual raising of the light
is how we end the night
the beginning of a new day
another chance to find the way

we are reaching for
something of which we are not sure
another day better than this
a huge vat of bliss

i miss the family i had
and i would be glad
to see them all returned
and not feel so spurned

i hear laughter again

i see hope being kindled
i see despair being swindled
i see faith spreading
i see fear receeding

i hear voices raised in song
i hear troubles saying so long
i hear laughter again
i hear joy setting in

from that time to this
we are coming to bliss
it hurt for awhile
but so soon we will all smile