Michael Edwards

NOR MOURNING TO MAKE

 

NOR MOURNING TO MAKE

 

 

The clock ticking ticking

the firewood crackling

no time for sorrow

nor mourning to make.

 

There’s stock to be fed

and muck to be spread

cloth to be dyed

and the waggon needs decking

 

Psalms to be written

the bells need ringing

bread to be baked

wine to be served and a funeral cake

 

The clock ticking ticking

the firewood crackling

no time for sorrow

nor mourning to make.