The Setting Sun
In the latter years, Beyond the falling tears, With loss of sight, The blind old man will hold spite. For he is plunged into a world of darkness, For his sun kissed eyes, Have been dumped, Dumped into murky waters of the Nile. For why should he smile, Now that he cannot walk alone a mile? When I can see light, Within these murky waters of the Nile. Oh I long to see the setting sun, My grandson, upon my lap, Tolerating me, An unbearable old sap. I long to see the golden visage, The orange yellow and red, The blending colors draw to light The setting sun