The Flickering Light

I can hear the light patter of the rain on the window pane

It soothes and comforts me as I lay here on my bed

I can smell the freshness in the air and the breeze so light

upon my head

I start to close my eyes and wonder off to sleep

Suddenly I see a flickering light in the distance and I hear a woman weep

I try to get closer and ask her what is wrong

But as I step forward the light and the woman are gone

I'm so worried about her what can the problem be

I will have to find her and sooth her with my company

I turn down every corner and walk down every path

How did she disappear and where did she go so fast

I looked what seemed for hours and finally gave up the search

For I was growing weary and my legs began to hurt

I decided to go home and go right back to sleep

And lay cozy under the blankets and rest my tired feet

But as I lay in bed I saw it once again

The flicker of the light was on her dress upon the hem

I had only been dreaming I had never left my bed

And the woman that I spoke of was gently rubbing my head

I looked into her face she was as beautiful as could be

She was a guardian angel watching over me