foR my Georgie:]

                        Gentle Soldier


Come my gentle soldier
Come sing to me, and when

Your heart grows tired
upon this earth
and sorrows count by ten

Remember that I love you
forever and a day
The blessing on I ere fortold
does crown a'babe always

When laughter's but a memory
and tears this veil fulfill
I'll be there watching
through the night
your stronghold ever still

until the dawn is breaking
and joy comes back again
we'll win the night
by heaven's light
to seize the day come in

A dreamer may you ever be
so proud, so strong, so tall
and call the saints to match your sights
through tears that shall not fall

You are my gentle soldier
Rush on to battles dare
Strong champion is the hero
Who is my joy and care

 

October 27, 2003

Written for Georgie (my son)

on the occasion of his 9^th birthday
                           
by

                                               Amy Whittlesey O’Neill

 

 now he's this big:=