Long and Winding
Yes, it's been a long, long road,
Winding through the years,
Sometimes bringing happiness ~
Many times of tears.
I've seen the noontime darker than
The midnight's empty sky;
I've had the sun appear again
While tears still filled my eyes.
I've had a little company ~
They stayed a little while,
But when the fork came in the road
They left with wave and smile.
I've planted flowers by the way,
But never saw them bloom;
And yet I've smelled the sweetest scent
In someone else's room.
I've caught the hand of one in need ~
I've had to go away;
I've wished for just one hour that
Relief would come and stay.
I've know some friends ~ (so dear, so wise;)
That brightened up the day ~
My tears fell by the bucketfuls
We parting came our way.
The winding road has led me well
With One beside to stand,
Sometimes offer sweet support
Sometimes just touch my hand.
The road that winds, the road that's long,
Must one day reach it's goal ~
And welcome home a weary one,
A Heaven for his soul!
Where we will never wander
Or falter on the way ~
Where Sonlight gives us happiness
For an everlasting day!
© 2005 by Joan Clifton Costner
Under His Wings Heavenly Poetry
Joan is a Heavenly Inspirations Author.
This writing may be used in its entirety, with credits in tact,
for non-profit ministering purposes.
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