Come be my shining light
in the darkest of night
lead me far to the other side
across the river and the tide

Come and stand by my side
come and become my sight
guide me beyond the infinite night
where love rages like an ocean's tide

Show me the secrets you hold
while I fight the deadly cold
fly with me up in the sky
with life's fire to guide us by

Where two hearts join two souls
where two shall be made one
and at last the breech shall be made whole
but only in the light of the sun

Guide me, carry me
be my pathway to the other side
join in phoenix's blazing light
and fly on the wings of love

When shall we meet again
and whither shall we go
it matters not to me
as long as I am with you

PAUL VERNON DEFFENDALL
NOVEMBER 1, 1991

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