song of sorrows

this is my song of sorrows
none of which I would trade
for a wink from God
as they have tempered my soul
and tested my resolve
and given me a knowledge of life
of love of hope of dreams
that those in the mediocrity
of constant sunshine
can never hope to comprehend
even if they read ten thousand books
about how to be a better person
written by someone who never will be
but has your money now, anyway,
this is my song of sorrows
and I am grateful for it
and for finding you, lingering here
in the shadows, singing softly
like a shy siren contemplating love


William F. DeVault. all rights reserved.