IRISH PATHS
These old paths of mine still dear to me
Lead through the woods to the timeless sea
Bringing back life's bittersweet memories
As I walk my tears away.
These old paths of mine in sunshine and rain
Felt my forefathers' steps in famine and pain
For the loss of a nation well that's no man's gain
As they walked their tears away.
So you dear heart will you walk here by me
Maybe these old paths will set your mind free
From ties that bind and the cares of the day
Come walk by me now, walk your tears away
These old paths of mine so beautiful and wild
Heard the call of the warrior the cry of the child
The accursed poor innocents so heartlessly reviled
As they walked their tears away
So you dear heart will you walk here by me
Maybe these old paths will set your mind free
From ties that bind and the cares of the day
Come walk by me now, walk your tears away
These old paths of mine still here when I am gone
Still here for new walkers to venture upon
May they find in their time when heartache comes along
They can walk their tears away,
They can walk their tears away.
Copyright © Louis Spence | Year Posted 2021
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