MY DISTANT STAR

O star of the night 
Show your face
The dawn is almost here
I've been waiting O so patiently 
To be lost in your embrace 

My heart was sad 
My strength did fail
My spirit depleted within 
But you my dazzling friend 
Caused me to look up again 

Way above the canvas dark 
Shines your glimmer of hope 
Though small in comparison 
To the moons full force
Its you that my heart adore

From whence comes the clouds 
To silence your voice 
And hinder your guiding light 
Break free from its gloom and emptiness 
And shine in my heart tonight.

Wilford Barker.