Leaving At Dawn

As my father lay dying, I was holding his hand He said, "someday there's one thing you must understand All my life I've been an almost man Don't make the same mistake as me" "'Cause I've never got to drive a real fast car Nor get crazy drun

doe breaks the ice on the frozen lake snow mist hides the sun the dark of the night will grow stronger and winter has begun shall I stay and wait out the bitter cold shall I travel to warmer climes as I watch the geese fly to their winter home I will

I see you in a white dress, your hair blows in the wind You're walking barefoot in the grass and summer's come again Fields of sweet lavender, Provence in the sun All is forgiven, all is one I will sit and watch you, I will paint the scene I will tra