By The River

By the river waning in the night,

An eerie silence, a ghastly sight,

The moon's pale glow, a haunting sight,

A lonely ballad I sing tonight.

The waters pour a soft lullaby,

As I watch the stars twinkle the sky. 

My heart beats slow and I wonder why, 

The night makes my mind sigh.

The leaves rustle in the midnight breeze,

A forlorn melody that nobody sees. 

The shadows dance among the trees,

And I find myself lost in reverie.

My thoughts wander to memories of old,

Days gone by and stories untold. 

And in that very bit I feel bold,

My heart's secrets begin to unfold.

But alas, the night must come to an end,

And I bid farewell to my lonely friend. 

With a heavy heart, I leave the bend,

And on my way, my ballad I send.

By the river waning in the night,

I leave behind my solitary sight,

My heart sings on, with all its might,

And I bid goodbye to this lonely site.