4/11/10

I'm not afraid of the dark; we've been here before,

fallen on hard times, Honey, we've fallen on swords

So if a long shadow falls across your heart,

I'll be right here with you - I'm not afraid of the dark.

I'm not afraid of the dark when the sun goes down

and the dreams grow teeth and the beasts come out and cast their long shadows

Everytime they start I'll be right here with you - I'm not afraid of the dark.

Out on the hills, the hounds are baying

Out on the moor, the foxes run

To stay alive until the light has faded,

then pray for light that seems so long to come.

I'm not afraid of the dark, so if the stars get scarce and you reach for him -

and, Honey, he's not there - just a long shadow across your heart

you can reach for me - I'm not afraid of the dark.

I'm not afraid of the dark when the sun goes down

and the dreams grow teeth and the beasts come out and cast their long shadows

Everytime they start you can reach for me - I'm not afraid of the dark.

Josh Ritter, 'Long Shadows'

• For my brave boy. Words will never be able to describe how proud I am of you. Eyes forward, chin up, we'll do this thing together. You did him proud sweetheart. I love you.