The Other Side of the Night (Song to Maria)

Somewhere out among the stars
Somewhere between my heart and yours
I’ve seen a light that bears your name
A spark struck so early from your flame.
It drifts in silence to the sky
Across the sparkling inkwell from my sight
And although my world’s poor without your light
I have no doubt you’re shining… on the other side of the night

I see your smile in the hills
I hear your heartbeat on the wind
I feel the whisper of your soul
Caress empty places I go
I know you’re gone but so much remains
Your sun paints the colours through my rain
And although without you nothing’s quite right
I know one day I’ll find you ...on the other side of the night

To hold the hand of love is to be king
To find the melody that makes you sing
Is the precious gift I found in you
As precious as a rare mountain view
I miss you more than songs can ever say
You’re the sunrise and sunset of my day
And I hope you can hear what I say
Because I love you even though I must stay….

I love you. Oh how I still love you,

From this side of the night,
From this side of the night

© Adrian Nation, Laburnum Bridge Records 2008