the call

It started out as feeling,
which then grew into a hope,
which then turned into a quiet thought,
which then turned into a quiet word.
And then the word grew louder and louder,
until it was a battle cry!
I'll come back, when you call me - no need to say goodbye!

"The Call" ~ Regina Spektor
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OAMSu1T47DU