As I stood in the shadows watching children play <br /> One small boy with tear dimmed eyes slowly walked away <br /> He kneeled beneath an old oak tree like he was going to pray <br /> I had to stay and listen as I heard the small boy say <br /> <br /> Dear God I hope you're not too busy so I can have a talk with you <br /> I'll try not to take much time I know you have a lot to do <br /> I'll try to speak quite clearly so you'll know just what I say <br /> You see I'm feeling lonely and I was told to pray <br /> <br /> You see I was so very small when my Daddy went away <br /> And it was hard to understand that he had gone to stay <br /> My Mama always told me and I know that it is true <br /> That someday we will meet with Daddy somewhere beyond the blue <br /> <br /> She said that Daddy told her just before he went away <br /> That he was sure we could feel closer if we would take the time to pray <br /> He said he would be waiting and watching from above <br /> Just his soul was going with him he was leaving all his love <br /> <br /> It won't be easy waiting but I'll do the best I can <br /> And each time when I get lonely I'll talk with you again <br /> I will try to comfort Mamma until our time down here is thru <br /> And again we'll meet with Daddy somewhere beyond the blue<br /><br />Herb Trewhitt<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/beyond-the-blue-2/
