The Chimney
The chimney now stands alone
Without the home that was filled with love
A relic of what once had been gone
All the children left for places unkown
Father left many years ago for above
The chimney now stands alone
It once radiated warmth from its stones
As mother cooked meals unconceived of
A relic of what once had been gone
The chimney now stands alone
Once it glowed with warmth that was made use of
Family gathered around, sweet potatoes thrown
In the ashes and coals, now the family is unknown
They're gone to different parts of the world, deprived of
A relic of what once had been gone
Children studied lessons once by the flame
Now no one even knows any of their names
The chimney now stands alone
A relic of what once had been gone
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