Our Nights So Blessed
The shortened hours of joyful times
When your hands reach, as shadows fall
That comfort me in many ways;
Before the notes of dawn enthrall.
Before stars’ luster fade, then pale
When ardor is a faithful song
And hums on with pure gleam, aflame-
To lift me through where I belong.
Chorus:
Somehow the hint of warmth restores
Our nights so blessed, so blessed in grace
Quieting every tear I hold
Holding my thoughts with your embrace.
Until one last surrendering
On through this moment’s tenderness;
I raise my eyes and start to sing
When love brings true dreams, just for us.
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The Poet’s Ear Contest of Greg Barden
7/26/2017
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Inspired by the Song, ‘At Last’ performed by
Glen Miller Band, lyrics care of Mack Gordon/ Harry Warren
(1941—soul blues genre)
sang by Etta James, Celine Dion, and lately, Beyonce
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bxjrfKEU7cA
~ Dedicated to my grandfather who shared
his love for music with me
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