A Walk with My Father

Come child, I want to show you

The moon shining through a thin veil of clouds,

The stars that seem just out of reach

Reflected in a silver lake.

Now close your eyes—be still a moment.

Feel the warm breeze touch your skin and hair.

Listen as it rustles the leaves of aspen trees.

Breathe in the perfume of dying lilacs.

Walk with me in the twilight tonight

And I will fill your soul with light.