Wonderful the Galaxy of Candles from a Single Flame

Wonderful the galaxy of candles from a single flame.
It was reckless of me to rely on what I know:
darkness stands no chance tonight,
and night falls on reflected sky.
Wonderful the galaxy of candles from a single flame.

Wonderful the galaxy of candles from a single flame.
Space is deep, and stars are prick points in the dark and cold:
this place, and the places like it
pace around the bonfire suns.
Wonderful the galaxy of candles from a single flame.

Wonderful the galaxy of candles froma single flame.
We've organized a festival to buy another age:
and when we find The Ones Who Know
Which Light is Which, they'll tell us so.
Wonderful the galaxy of candles from a single flame.

Wonderful the galaxy of candles from a single flame.
Sweet Professor! wrap your mind around but one idea:
life is only filled with pain
if pain is all you seek to find.
Wonderful the galaxy of candles from a single flame.

Wonderful the galaxy of candles from a single flame.
I have been to places where they dim electric lights:
they pray by wax, and wax with prayer
until they beam with confidence.
Wonderful the galaxy of candles from a single flame.