Lay down

Your sweet and

weary head

Night is falling

You have come

to journey’s end

Sleep now

and dream of the ones

who came be fore

They are calling

from a cross the distant shore

Why do you weep?

What are these tears

upon your face?

Soon you will see

all of your fears

will pass away

Safe in my arms

You’re only sleeping

What can you see

on the horizon?

Why do the white gulls call?

A cross the sea

a pale moon rises

The ships have come

to carry you home

And all will turn

to silver glass

A light on the water

All souls pass

Hope fades

In to the world of night

Through sha dows falling

Out of memory and time

Don’t say

We have come

now to the end

White shores are calling

You and I will meet again

And you’ll be here in my arms

just sleeping

What can you see

on the horizon?

Why do the white

gulls call?

A cross the sea

a pale moon rises

The ships have come

to carry you home

And all will turn

to silver glass

A light on the water

Grey ships pass

into the West