To Everything Poem by R. L. Allen

To everything
there’s a season
to everything a
purpose under the sun
I love not man the less
but Nature more
because He created them all
all creatures great and small

and I will save you
yes I will save
in my heart
in my heart

and I will save you
yes I will save you
from your soul
from your soul
I have seen the fields
where the poppies grow
between the crosses
row upon row
and amid the battle call
in the sky
I will tell you why
God knows I’ll tell you why

you should hold me
yes you should hold me
in your arms
in your arms

and I will wrap you
yes I will wrap you up
in words
in words
And yes I know just
how the seasons change
the cold wind of winter
lingers on your face
and the trees are bare now
but your bones on fire
alight with love for life
with your love for life

and I will sing to you
yes I’ll sing to you
my dear
my dear

and I will love you
yes I’ll love you
and keep you near
keep you near
never fear
I am here
for you my

dear.


(23 July 2011)