From 58bb58d120e67d2b3de7cdf2d65c92c7cf8c60a7 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Midgard Date: Fri, 27 May 2022 21:18:47 +0200 Subject: [PATCH] Add Into the West --- into_the_west.txt | 52 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 52 insertions(+) create mode 100644 into_the_west.txt diff --git a/into_the_west.txt b/into_the_west.txt new file mode 100644 index 0000000..159cbb0 --- /dev/null +++ b/into_the_west.txt @@ -0,0 +1,52 @@ +Lay down +your sweet and weary head. +Night is falling; +you've come to journey's end. +Sleep now +and dream of the ones who came before. +They are calling +from across the distant shore. + +Why do you weep? +What are these tears upon your face? +Soon you will see +all of your fears will pass away. +Safe in my arms, +you're only sleeping. + +What can you see +on the horizon? +Why do the white gulls call? +Across the sea +a pale moon rises. +The ships have come to carry you home. + +And all will turn +to silver glass. +A light on the water, +all souls pass. + +Hope fades +into the world of night. +Through shadows falling +out of memory and time. +Don't say, +"We have come now to the end." +White shores are calling. +You and I will meet again. + +And you'll be here in my arms, +just sleeping. + +What can you see +on the horizon? +Why do the white gulls call? +Across the sea +a pale moon rises. +The ships have come to carry you home. + +And all will turn +to silver glass. +A light on the water, +grey ships pass +into the West.