This is one of my favorites.
LONG LOST FACES
There’s a cake and some candles and party favors
All of the comforts of home
Where have the years gone since we were children?
The grand-kids have kids of their own.
They’ve fixed up the Common Room for his party
His family has gathered as one
“He’s good today,” is what the nurses tell us
“You look like him, you must be his son.”
Chorus:
Eyes full of memories see long lost faces
A voice that was once full of song
A veteran of wars fought in distant places
At ease now while time marches on.
We blow out the candles and cut the cake now
The children play games on the floor
He looks like he knows us then stares off sadly
At scenes he recalls from before.
Chorus …
The gifts and the cards wish a Happy Birthday
The children are singing a song
Their bright faces smile and are full of wonder
It looks like he’s singing along.
We talk over tea and ask in whispers
If he knows what all this is for
His family is here and we know we love him
What on earth could matter more?
© 1995 Dale Petley (Petitcodiac)
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