Winter's Night
A winter's day 'tho it be sharp, might be a man's delight.
When a hard days work is done, it quickly turns to night.
The sound and sight of rain on roof, or twinkling stars above,
Bring thoughts anew and fresh and keen, perhaps ideas of love.
The warmth that comes from the heart of man might serve to overcome
A cold and cheerless time from the weakening of the sun.
And were you here and waiting still, for man's return from toil,
Then I would never feel the cold that comes from winter's chill.
Your presence cheers and fills the heart so that my blood runs full,
And always would I hurry home, for comfort in the evening's cool.
If only you forever stood always by my side,
I should feel tall and strong, from darkness never hide.
From winter there could be no care, and nothing that forbode,
If you were there and kept me warm and free from life's great load.
