Keeping Watch.
While night\'s eyes cast dark glances
And silence thickens to deep,
As stars hold daylight up for ransom
I keep watch while you are asleep.
While intentions lie in dreamland
And tomorrow takes its repose,
As in a blink of an eye hours tick by
I keep mine open while yours close.
While yesterday cools its fervour,
And fortune\'s wheel turns one notch,
As night\'s short time dwindles away
Until I wake you, I keep watch