In the early morning darkness
When time was yet to come
In frozen air suspended
The word was fast a-sleep
A warm and gentle breeze
Made ripples in the waters face
From east came seeds of light
And touched the sleeping mind
The light was innocent and bright
In harmony the birds were singing
But evil shadows soon were cast
And songs rang out of tune
Dark clouds were piling up
The sun went out of sight
Heavy waves raised up at sea
And empty ships were drifting
A storm of thunder came this way
Bolts of lightning struck the earth
No place to hide no place to go
When rain began to fall
In time the storm came to its rest
The ocean settled like a mirror
A precious stone could now be seen
Once hidden in the sea
Far from evening's silent fall
I gazed in wonder at the starry night
When the wind from the hiding sun
Sparked flames in the northern light
With broken seals of ancient book
All hidden secrets were revealed
And in my heart a pounding sound was felt
Like bells of freedom chiming
Copyright © 2008 Göran Gustafsson. All rights reserved
Göran Gustafsson
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