I went down by the lake one day,
To spend some time alone;
To get away from city strife,
Especially the phone.

Then after tending cabin needs,
Like cleaning up the floors,
And chopping up some firewood,
And other homey chores.

T'was then I went out on the porch,
To rest and feel the breeze,
To drink in all the loveliness,
Of mountain, lake and trees.

Then as I walked out on the dock
To watch the setting sun,
And there to feel serenity,
As day was nearly done.

But then I heard some light footsteps,
And as I turned around,
I saw you as you came near me,
Without a verbal sound.

I took you in my open arms,
And held you oh-so tight.
T'was then I know my dream was true,
You'd be with me this night.

Then as the fading sun went down,
I found the words to say.
"I love you more than words can tell
And will through every day."

James O'Brien
August 2003

Midi playing: "If"