My Dear Edwine

To see you smile, oh love of mine
Enfolded me in joy, divine
I walked with you through meadows, green
On paths of light, my dear Edwine

To stand with you ‘neath endless blue
My heart rejoiced in song for you
Your lilting voice of silken tone
Brought rebirth and led me home 

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My heart to you forevermore
But you were drawn from earthly shores

The path is dark without you near
No scent of rose, or comfort here

My dear Edwine, where are you now
Cruel sorrow plays across my brow
Pray, my love, come back to me
I search for you o'er land and sea

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As threat'ning, blackened nightscape looms 
So dreams of death will plague my rooms
No blest escape from memory
I plead release on bended knee

The hounds of hell may breach the door
As hope redeems me nevermore
My sword to lay by flag of white 
In wait for Reaper's scythe this night

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