The sun sinks low in darkened sky
Preparing soon to say goodbye
The wind has reached its all time low
With reticence here and below
The evening creeps, its silence taut
The stars keep blinking as they ought
Tis time to bid to all good night
Until we wake with morning’s light !
I had a dream the other night
And wakened with an awful fright
I felt the ground just slip away
While all my world lay in decay.
It seemed to me I was alone
Some place that was a danger zone
I rose quite slowly from my bed
To take a look around instead.
I said ” Thank you ” I am okay
” Please help me Lord to stay that way ”
I’ll be more cautious late at night
Who dreams to wake with such a fright ?
Stand back, stand back, you’re here no more
You’ll ne’er come knocking at the door !
Whatever’s left is God’s to take
No time for error, no mistake
The battle’s done, tis ended now
None can survive the exit bow !
Our men who died on foreign shore
Ne’er to be seen forever more
They sacrificed to keep us free
Gave us the gift of liberty
And we shall try to bring them home
From foreign shores ne’er more to roam !
I feel somehow a pending urge
As all my fears and passions merge
The path to seek a higher road
Henceforth to carry life’s great load
And find a place where each may rest
Before attempting life’s contest !
The snow is clinging to the bough
The weather’s turning cold and how
The winter chill cuts to the bone
I think I’d rather stay at home.
I’d like to be inside for now
So I may keep warmed up somehow
And pick a spot close to the fire
Therein imagine sweet desire
Where in the end life does attest
Our souls do seek elusive rest !
The night outside is dark and cold
I am so tired and far too old
Oh how I wish that I could sleep
But we have promises to keep
For in this world of let’s pretend
A few may care but more must mend.
Take a deep breath for a short while
Lift up your spirit, try a smile
Remember that the Lord is there
Depend on Him, He’s just and fair !
