Sunrise, sunset

I have developed a habit this last week of waking in the middle of the night. It is a combination of work and weddings. I have my lists beside me and while I know everything will be fine – there clearly is a lot on my mind!! 

So after giving up on sleep last night, I put my ipod on shuffle and guess what got played first?? "Sunrise, sunset" From Fiddler on the Roof! 

Once I started to listen, I had to go and find my tissues in the dark to mop a few tears, happy ones - then I hit my shin off the wooden bed frame and spoiled the moment - having a few tears of pain! Hopefully the shiner on my shin will be covered by my dress on Saturday ! Ha...

Anyway - to share

 
Is this the little girl I carried? 
Is this the little boy at play?

I don't remember growing older
When did they?

When did she get to be a beauty?
When did he grow to be so tall?




Wasn't it yesterday
When they were small?



Sunrise, sunset
Sunrise, sunset
Swiftly flow the days
Seedlings turn overnight to sunflowers
Blossoming even as we gaze

Sunrise, sunset
Sunrise, sunset
Swiftly fly the years
One season following another
Laden with happiness and tears

What words of wisdom can I give them?
How can I help to ease their way?

Now they must learn from one another
Day by day

They look so natural together








Just like two newlyweds should be

Is there a canopy in store for me?
Sunrise, sunset
Sunrise, sunset
Swiftly fly the years
One season following another
Laden with happiness and tears