THESE SHADOWED VALLEYS

Through the shadows of this valley
I have roamed for countless days.
I have yet to see the sun
that makes the shadows glance this way.
The journey’s long and oh so lonely,
I have traveled many roads
since I left the only home I knew
so I could follow you

This path is winding through my anguish,
crossing fields of sad despair;
I search your hand to guide me
but it doesn’t reach me here.
I’ve been losing all direction,
don’t know wrong or left from right;
all horizons seem so distant
and obscure in shadowed light

Why have you left me here to wander
far from home and family?
At the crossroads of my life you didn’t
seem to hear my plea;
now I’ve lost my way and cannot see
just where I ought to go.
And although I somehow know you’re near,
I cannot find my hope.

But I will carry on my wandering
until I see your light,
for I know you would not leave me here
to flounder in the night.
You have said how much you love me -
I just have to trust in you,
for your love has been my constant strength -
You’ve always helped me through.

So these shadows of this valley
will not last for long, I’m sure
your love will be the candle
that will help me to endure.
Just be near and love me, this I pray,
don’t leave me here alone,
draw me close into your heart
and bring me safely home.


copyright Sharon C. Matthies, Feb 1, 2005