Down To the Valley

#Down to the Valley I went down to the valley Of lust and damnation A beautiful woman was there Her dress was a mixture of rubies and sequins There was a rose in her hair. I said I have longed for someone like you To sweeten my bed and bring joy to my nights. She said sir you don’t know me Don’t let my clothes fool you I’m waiting here for the love of my life He said he’d return from that terrible war And he would make me his wife. Just one more battle, one dangerous battle On a beach called Omaha. I’ve been waiting here for two months now. Wondering if he’ll come at all. I was more than curious now, And I had to implore Dear lady, do you know the date? Of course, it’s August, 1944. But seventy years have passed since then! I know, kind sir, I know. She turned to mist and disappeared Into the morning air she left me there Not knowing what was real. Not knowing what to feel I turned to walk away But something made me turned around And there upon the ground lay a single rose.