I Will Love You Then

When the hollow is alone

When dust to dust derives from bone

When sparrows sing familiar songs

I will love You then.

When willows weep openly

When long and lost finally meet

When being known is bittersweet

I will love You then

When greater fears are given life

When greater joy is birthed from strife

When a trusted tongue bares a lie

I will love You then

When tears and pain finally cease

When haste is called but listens least

When youthful hearts refuse to beat

I will love You then

When sleep comes to take away

When wearily the last pipers paid

When all that is promised is today

I will love You then