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I'll lend to you, for a while, My grandest colt, He said, For you to love while he's alive, and morn for when he's dead. It may be for one or twenty years, Or days or months you see. But will you, till I call him home, Take care of him for me? He'll bring his charms to make you smile And should his stay be brief You'll have treasured memories As solace for your grief. I cannot promise he will stay Since all on earth return But there are lessons taught on earth I want this colt to learn. I've looked all around the world in search for a teacher true. And from the throngs that crowd life's lanes With trust, I have selected you. Now will you give your total love? Not think the labor vain? Nor hate me when I come along To take him home again? I know you'll give him tenderness And love will bloom each day And for the happiness you have known forever grateful stay. But should I come and call for him Much sooner than you'd planned, You'll brave the bitter grief that comes And someday you'll understand. Author: unknown |
