This was written after a late night jam session with my sister. We came up with the melody, and then I stayed up late into the night writing lyrics. I wanted the song to feel like you were reading a poem, only set to music. And I wanted to write about beautiful things. And what is more beautiful than the nature that our God has created?
the sun sets behind these evergreens
the last shade of amber color leaves
melting away
bringing the silent stillness of night
gentle wings of the dove give flight
making the shadows brave
they dance in slow circles under falling stars
lifting strong wooden leafy arms
whispers ride on the eastern winds
directing the owl's flight again
water rushing far out to the sea
the splash of salt water kissing on me
cooling the day
sparkles of sunlight drift thru the palms
dropping me gently into sandy arms
where I safely lay
white capped fellows from a distance wave
smiling at my companion shade
a gusty roar greets the ocean wind
directing the seagull's flight again