The hand that can

Looking at the starfish
stranded on the beach
reminds me of the homeless
standing on the street
feeling the wind that i can't see
hearing it moving through the trees
you can't hold the sun
you can't stop the rain
all you've left to do is
hold the hand that can
looking at the flowers
flattened by the storm
thinking of the cities
trampled by the wars
feeling the rain upon my face
knowing that i can't change this place
you can't hold the sun
you can't stop the rain
all you've left to do is
hold the hand that can
you can't hold the sun
and you can't stop the rain
you can hold your tears
and hide your pain
you can't shake the earth
you can't touch the sky
all you've left to do is
hold the hand that can