Don't Stray Too Far

Richard John Scarr

If there is something that will keep you here.
Please tell me what to do.
For there is nothing that I could not,
or would not do for you.

I would paint a rainbow in the sky.
Or catch a falling star.
And place it where you want me to.
No distance is too far.

I would protect the sky above your head.
And then if it should rain.
I'd brush the rainy clouds away,
and bring the sunshine out again.

And if at anytime I look at you,
and a smile is not in place.
I will tie a ribbon round the moon,
and bring the smile back to your face.

And then if God still calls you home.
Then what must be, must be.
And so, until he calls me too.
Don't stray too far. Please wait for me.