Down in the Woods

Down in the Woods
 way down in the woods
 far from the highways
 away from the moments
 unoticed and gone
 way down in the woods
 touchin' moss so soft
 on the deadwood dyin'
 in time's fertile arms
 thank God for the stars
 each one in the heavens
 thank God where you are
 and your travelin' steps
 way down in the woods
 i will go for my rest
 way down in the woods
 i will go
 way down in the woods
 the dogwoods survive
 round the blades of the briars
 and virgina pines
 way down in the woods
 the ivy lays sleepin'
 patiently waitin'
 for sunlight to find
 way down in the woods
 the wind knows the way
 to carry the voices
 sweet angels have made
 way down in the woods
 walkin' close to my heart
 turn loose o' my tongue
 and thank God for the stars.
 c. 2010 gypsyeyes music, BMI
 malcolm holcombe