April Evening

Wondrous day don't slip away Till the blackbird ends her song Do not slip away just yet For tomorrow you'll be gone. Hazy day don't slip away Until all the lambs are found The wee ones might be bleating Way back on hilly ground. Magic day don't slip away Till the ship comes home to dock For those who wait, the hours are long Life circles round that clock. Lazy day don't slip away With the rush of the ebbing tide Let evening cast her shadows And her stillness still abide. Holy day don't slip away Till vespers have been sung And all the monks have chanted And all the chimes are rung. Holiday don't slip away Till the baby's cradle stills Till all the wrongs in life are right And we forgive each others' ills. April day don't slip away While the heavy hearted weep Let night wrap round their sorry hearts And place them in safe keep. Phantom day your evening sky Awesome, burnt orange, still Paves way for night to lead the stars And steals away at will.