Oft’ he in silence sat, as prayers of tears ran down his face.
The love of many long and joyful years had left his side.
In peaceful letting go of breath this man had lost his bride.
In quiet longing heart did ache for one to fill that place.

Her days are lonely. Emptiness now fills their living space.
The man that once had been her strength, to whom her soul was tied,
Has entered into eternity, wound left open wide.
In sadness overwhelming, she asks God to give her grace.

In heaven’s courts their prayers are heard and answers sent on wings,
To northern plains and western coast new hope an angel brings.
These friends of old, their paths did cross (a simple piece of chance).
A time of sharing losses new, with words of gentle care,
A love is born as time is spent and laughter they do share.
From mourning’s ache a new day dawns and hearts now sing and dance.