Why So Early

Light shone so bright The future outright Hills you have leveled The small valley yet to be crossed Hard work you had invested Promising fruits in abundance Yet a breath cut too soon to witness Sweet sweat never consummated Oh Lord, let thy mercies be Oh Lord let thy eyes see Oh Lord let thy ears hear Solemn wails so hard to console Family joys cut on the finishing line Family torch turned off midnight Family smile why should it turn into a frown As family hope fades into suspense Oh numerous questions Without answer haunt us Oh merciful Lord oh gracious Lord In thy power our friend You should keep