THE WISH SONG

I never heard your voice so loud,

as after you were gone

In the darkened silver waves,

I hear your silent song

I never saw your face so dear,

as after you were gone

In strangers gaze I see your eyes,

the colour of the sky.

All the days I did not count,

the words I did not praise

I keep them now inside my heart,

glowing and ablaze

I saw you dancing in the wood,

a blue and starry night

You held your skirt to catch a star,

in the falling light.

If all the stars were mine to hold,

shine for you I would

If all the voices were mine,

singing you home I would.