Waiting and Wondering

Once again, I lay awake
Wishing that sleep would grab and take
Me away to a better place
Where happiness lies face to face

Open waters, rolling hills
Tragic endings, exciting trills
Through foreign nations and mysterious lands
It's almost as if, it was in your hands

I dream of someone, I dare say not
For one never knows, to wait in this spot
Any chance that you may get
It's okay to jump in and get your feet wet

In troubled times talking with them is bright
In the wee-early hours, to the dead of night
Laying in bed or at the desk
It's a good friend at it's best

But wanting something more?
I'm not too sure
If it's in their master plan
To take me by the hand

Another challenge, getting a degree
Civilian or military, I'll be at sea
The saddest song is Anchors Away
Brings tears in the smallest way

I hear a piano, playing autumn
The notes on the sheet from top to bottom
It relaxes yet reminds me
Of a time in struggle, a time in prosperity

Only if you knew, the thoughts I've had
You would trilled and other ways glad
That a smile is what I hope to bring
To make your heart smile and your soul sing

I'll be waiting and wondering
Not to often to I fret by pondering
Given the chance of life I've got
Patience is a virtue, or is it not?

Copyright © Andrew Johnson | Year Posted 2009

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