Black as a raven’s wing,

Darker than midnight,

There is a fearsome thing

Taking away all light.

Moon behind clouds hiding,

There is no starlight;

Alone, to myself I cling,

Cow’ring in fright.

 

What is that distant sound?

What’s coming near me?

Oh, how my heart does pound!

Will something hear me?

Huge trees are all around;

And ‘neath every tree

Bush covers all the ground

Cover to hide me.

 

Hark! there’s a well known voice,

Soothing away all fear.

Now does my heart rejoice,

My Mother is here!

I made an ill thought choice,

And did not stay near.

Harked not to her sweet voice

And ended here.

 

Now safe in her arms I rest,

Trusting in her love.

I know in her I’m blest

By our Father above.

Treasure by far the best

Is my Mother’s love.

Peace now pervades my breast

Soft as a dove.

 

Safely at home once more

With my heart aglow,

I’ve learned a lesson sore;

Now I surely know,

I’ll never again ignore

The words “Do not go”!

I’ll ask if it’s safe before

Wond’ring I go.