i hear a lone songbird
singing in the winter
outside my window
in the cold and clear morning
his song reminds me
of a time not so long ago
where the days were longer
and warmer and brighter
and my heart was filled
and overflowing with joy

i hear a lone songbird
singing in the winter
telling of what has been
of trials and tribulations
of the passing year
of the beauty and wonder
that lies up ahead
in the promise of springtime
where my heart will be filled
and overflowing with love