I Hear

Now in moments of sorrow and joy, I hear Your voice gliding as a gentle zephyr, Cloaking me, wrapping me in a protective shroud I see your smile in every ephemeral cloud Transitory rainbows give spectral hints that you are near Now in moments of sorrow and joy, I hear In the gentle murmur of a soft summer shower Your touch delicate as dewdrops on a flower Silent words of solace suspend in sultry summer air Your timid embrace, a tender mantle of care Now in moments of sorrow and joy, I hear Your endless attempt to remove my fear As whispered words of wisdom float on a warm summer’s breeze, I feel your caress as you sigh through the trees You told me once you would always be near Now in moments of sorrow and joy, I hear