Tuesday, January 24, 2017

Dark Days

Yes, I know the sun is shining
Far behind the clouds so grey,
But I cannot see a corner
To let out a single ray.

How can you expect contentment
From us mortals here below,
If we’re living in the shadows
When we need the sunlight so?

If you had a dearly loved one
Living far across the main,
And your heart was always aching
Just to see them once again.

Would it ease the weary longing
Would your heart be satisfied;
If between you and your dearest,
Rolled a never ending tide.

Or if you of thirst were dying
Out upon a desert drear,
And you thought you heard the music
Of a brooklet singing near.

Would it ease the dreadful longing
Would it help your thirst allay,
If the brook so sweetly singing
Were a thousand miles away.

Yes, a pessimist you’ll call me,
And I don’t deny you’re right,
But I cannot bask in sunshine
When it’s hidden out of sight

Beth

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