I was waiting for some Rush lyrics, as most Peart lyrics stand on their own as damn good poetry.
But that was from their first album, before he even joined the band!

How about:

If the future’s looking dark
We’re the ones who have to shine
If there’s no one in control
We’re the ones who draw the line
Though we live in trying times —
We’re the ones who have to try
Though we know that time has wings —
We’re the ones who have to fly

Or:

A phosphorescent wave on a tropical sea is a cold fire
The pattern of moonlight on the bedroom floor is a cold fire
The flame at the heart of a pawnbroker's diamond is a cold fire
The look in your eyes as you head for the door is a cold fire

Or:

They shoot without shame
In the name of a piece of dirt
For a change of accent
Or the color of your shirt
Better the pride that resides
In a citizen of the world
Than the pride that divides
When a colorful rag is unfurled

I could go on all night...