For Sally McNally,

who lost John recently.

When You Whispered Goodnight, by Paul Clark, , From Call of The Canyon, 2001.

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I turned off the porch light, I turned off the phone
To sit by the firelight, all our friends have gone home
The coals in the fireplace are trying hard to survive
But through the hissing of the embers
I could swear that you whispered goodnight

The food on the table, you know, it all tastes the same
The cards and the flowers seem to share the same name
Thoughtful medallions from those who fought in your fight
But nothing can replace the sweet grace
Of when you whispered goodnight

I know the life that we're given on earth's not forever
But, I hoped we'd have more time to share
I know the kingdom of heaven will be incredibly better
By the mercy of God, I'll see you there

I'll lay down tonight in this unbalanced bed
And stare at your pictureand all the words left unsaid
I'd pay a King's ransom if I could turn off the light
And let the Lord send a dream
where I hear your voice whisper goodnight
And let the Lord send a dream
where I hear your voice whisper goodnight