Just Listen

You say that you're down, again.
You probably need
a small dose of hope,
And a hug and a kiss and some love.
So I say smile, my friend
You've had this all all along
Listen...

Look outside, it is beautiful
You say that it's
too dark to see
And beauty is just what you long for.
So I say that night is full
Of beauty. that you've missed all along
Listen...

My dad only turned out the lights
When it was time
to go to bed and dream,
And to think of the morning to come,
And only after a kiss goodnight.
And God, God is much the same
So Listen...

Just before God darkens the sky
He kneels down
his cheek the horizon,
And he kisses you goodnight, with love.
With light, you need not cry
But smile, and dream good dreams
and Listen...

And before he came to tuck you in
He hugged you all day
in the warmth of the sun
And He loves you more than values life,
So don't be down my friend
Let your eyes shine and
Listen.

Listen.

Listen,
and smile,
and goodnight.



-by Ben Ankenmann
March 17, 2009
Hamilton