EVENING ROAD SONG

It's a long road and a steep road

And a weary road to climb.

The air bites chill on the windy hill.

At home it is firelight time.

The sunset pales... along the vales

The cottage candles shine

And twinkle through the early dew.

Thank God that one is mine!

And dark and late she'll watch and wait

Beyond the last long mile

For the weary beat of homing feet

With her wise and patient smile.