Classic Poem

A Requiem

Come home, thou weary one, come home—
To guide thee through the gathering night,
From out the window shines the light,
Come home, thou weary one, come home.

Come in, thrice welcome one, come in—
For thee the door is left ajar,
For thee is neither bolt nor bar,
Come in, thrice welcome one, come in.

Lie down, thou weary one, lie down—
Thy work is done and thou art blest,
Thy work hath won thee worthy rest,
Lie down, thou weary one, lie down.

Sleep on, beloved one, sleep on—
The love that holdeth waneth not,
The love that watcheth changeth not,
Sleep on, beloved one, sleep on.English