A lime green top, denim jeans
The happiest face I’d ever seen
A summer night, aged nineteen
And you sat down and talked to me
We spoke about greener pastures
A better life
Your words, your voice
Lit up the night
Your faith, your love, shone so bright
Greener pastures
A better life
I called, you answered, we spoke a while
We laughed, we shared, I joked, you smiled
I held you close, you held your breath
A brush of cheeks, and our lips met
We danced into greener pastures
A better life
Under the stars that autumn night
I asked if you would be my wife
Greener pastures
A better life
We found a house, we built a home
We had four kids we called our own
But the safest place I’ve ever known
Was by your side, not alone
We knew greener pastures
A better life
Your love, your smile, my joy, my light
But beyond this realm, beyond this night
Lie greener pastures and
A better life
You walked across to say good night
You fell, in love, I held you tight
A kiss of love, a kiss of life
A kiss goodbye, my precious wife
I’ll meet you in greener pastures
A better life
When pain is gone, and all’s put right
Our king will shun this winter night
For greener pastures and
A better life
Scott Millar
12th August 2018
