Poetry Days: Lady in Waiting

I'm posting my poetry this week. Or lyrics. Whatever. As they say in Malaysia: "Same-same, lah!" Here are some lyrics I wrote back in 2000 for an event. One of my acquaintances composed the music and performed it.

Lady in Waiting

Back then you were young and the world was your oyster,
Promising treasures that sparkled and shone;
Back then there was love hiding 'round every corner,
Promising family, promising home.
Back then God was simple and life was more gentle,
And people invariably reaped what they sowed;
Back then there was hope in the years still before you,
The ballad of Heaven's assurances flowed.

Chorus:
You're a lady in waiting, lady in waiting...
While promises wrinkle and age with the years.
You're a lady in waiting, lady in waiting
For God to come closer and quiet your tears.

For now years have passed and the life you had dreamed of
Has faded to grey in reality's glare;
The promises you thought you heard softly whispered,
The dreams of the future no longer are there.
So how do you wait for fulfillment of promise,
And how do you wait for the ache to subside?
And can there be confidence after the sorrow?
Can you run into His arms open wide?

Chorus:
You're a lady in waiting, lady in waiting...
While promises wrinkle and age with the years.
You're a lady in waiting, lady in waiting
For God to come closer and quiet your tears.

Bridge:
Woman, take heart and be strong.
God has been holding you close all along...