Keep On Walking

I'm sorry sir, but sadly you can't talk with her today

Are you the man that's traveling from so very far away?

She has no friends or family, she has no next of kin

These cases tend to end quite quickly after they begin

So imagine our surprise to see the light shine in her eyes

Every time she sees one of your postcards has arrived

So although it sounds ridiculous, it's really quite miraculous

I think you might be helping her survive

So keep on walking Mr Fry

For there's a magic in your stride

I don't know how, I don't know why

But sometimes if you try

Even when you're falling you can fly

So keep on walking Mr Fry

I must admit I felt as if you hadn't understood

The weight of Queenie's situation like we thought you would

I didn't see how walking could save a mortal soul

I've learnt over the years what's in and out of our control

So imagine our delight to see her carry on and fight

She's a candle in the window and your faith keeps her alight

So although it may be lost on us and frankly sounds preposterous

I think you might be keeping her alive

So keep on walking, Mr Fry

For you've a power at your side

I don't know how, I don't know why

But sometimes if you try

Even when you're falling you can fly

So keep on walking Mr Fry

For she waits for you like the summer waits for rain

With hope renewed and the patience of a saint

She'll wait for you for as long as she sustains

I hope that now you can understand why

You must keep on walking, Mr Fry