The Light Of My Life

The Light of My Life

I knelt beside him to wipe away
Tears on a face so fine
A gentle touch to a much troubled brow
As I held his hand in mine.

"Son, why cry yourself to sleep tonight
And why all these fears;
Light of my life. why this restless sleep
No need for all these tears."

"Dear Son", I whispered, "Hush you now
I am here to ease your pain
To comfort you and hold you safe
Before I leave again.

I asked God to grant me this time
These precious moments few
So one last time I could tell you again
Just how much I love you.

Never think that I'm so far away
For I'll be there anon
Cause I am the protector of the light
The light of my life - my Son

Should you falter on unknown paths
Do not turn and run
For I've vowed to keep an eternal vigil
On light of my life. My Son."

My life on earth is over now
Yours has just begun
But in the darkness you're my beacon
The light of my soul..My Son.

~Anwaar N Hassan~