Gasping Stars Look Down Upon My Tired Soul
Gasping Stars Look Down Upon My Tired Soul
When I need to again find my own way
late midnight walks are my mainstay
There is this place I walk and roam
comfort away from worries of my home
The sidewalk ends and fields begin
I imagine they stretch and never end
Cool night air soothes my tired brain
far away, whistle of an old night train
My pace slows to soak so much more in
I am not alone, night is my friend
Gasping stars look down upon my soul
Seeking calm, I then reach my goal
Dog barks sadly as I slowly trod by
moans so blue, almost seems to cry
Past the farmhouse my favorite tree
massive black oak, does so comfort me
Gazing at its massive majestic form
I see damage from a terrible storm
Ahh yes, none are immune from harm
not even this great titan on the farm
Very slowly I turn to find my way back
retracing this walk along this track
A calm has now found my lonely spirit
happiness approaches I can even hear it
My pace increases as I seek to return
to the place where my love does burn
Family , the gift of my very long life
my children, my love , my sweet wife
When I need to again find my own way
late midnight walks are my mainstay
Robert Lindley, 1-11-2015
Copyright © Robert Lindley | Year Posted 2015
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