copyright Publish America, 2003
When you're alone in the dark
And you look up to see a star shining bright
Have faith that it's me
Watching over you this night
When you see an eagle soar
Spread its wings majestic and free
Know that he does not fly alone
He flies alongside me
When the storm has passed
And the rainbow rises tall
Be secure in knowing
I'm there to catch you if you fall
When you're alone and it's dark
And the only light is a shooting star
My voice will tell you you're not alone
I am the light guiding you from afar
When you see an eagle take to flight
And spread its wings and fly
Know that he has company
And that you don't need to say goodbye
When you hear a child's laughter
Let it bring you the joy you so badly need
For I am there in that laughter
In the new sapling, I am the seed
I am all around you even now
Keeping you safe and sound
Holding you when you're crying
I am waiting to be found
When you're alone in the dark
And you wish upon that star in the night
Have faith that I am listening
On wings light but strong, I hear you and take flight
When everything seems hopeless
When the walls are closing in
Close your eyes and think of me
And I'll be by your side again
When you see the eagles soar
Spread their wings so free
With one empty space in their proud formation
And know the one climbing to take its spot is flying right with me
In the darkest of moods
And the deepest of nights
Close your eyes and you will see me
The star that's shining bright
Shining bright enough for you to find me
To help guide you on your way
Shining even into the dawn
So you'll know I'm there every day
I am with you even now
To keep you safe and sound
Feel my arms around you
I will help you to be strong
Whenever you remember
Whenever you think of me
Have faith that I am near
Sometimes it’s in the light that one cannot see
FOR A WHILE
Did you know your hero was my little boy
He grew into a fine young man
But still my little boy
Not superman
And I just want
To hold you in my arms again
Even if it’s not real
I can pretend
For a while…
I still hear you laugh
And see you smile
And hear you say
You love me like you used to do
And you know I’ll say
I love you too
For a while…
I still see that smile
I hear your footsteps coming through the door
Like you did a thousand times before
And I just I know I want
To have you by my side again
To hold my hand
And make me believe like only you can
For a while…
I still hear that laugh
And see you smile
And say you’d walk a thousand miles
Just to be here again
Just to hold me like you used to do
And you’d say you love me
And know I love you too
For a while…
My little boy
Grew into such a fine man
Just my little boy
Not Superman
And I want
You back here in my arms again
Like I held you close
Many times way back when
When a hug and kiss
Could still take away any pain
And make everything right
And good again
For a while…
Can I just hear you laugh
Can I just see your smile
For a while…
Can I just hold you
One more time again
And if it’s not real
I can pretend
My little boy
How quickly you grew into a man
But still my little boy
Not superman
Can I hear your laugh and see your smile
Just for a while