Kathy Mar Song Of A Dryad Lyrics

Song Of A Dryad Lyrics

Old companion I know you are dying



I feel the dark moment rise up through your core



All your leaves die and your branches are bare



And I fear if I sleep I'll awaken no more







Chorus:	 Oh, you have been a great-hearted friend



	 How we have peacefully travelled the years



	 Now a soft counterpoint fills all my dreams



	 The fall of your leaves and the fall of my tears







Old companion I wakened this morning



And felt a sad emptiness where you had been



I was alone; lost in my grief for you



Missing your touch so much loser than kin







Old companion I found in your shadow



One of the striplings that came from your seed



Will he flourish feeding on all you were



Will his young heart be the home that I need







New companion pardon my tears awhile



I will grow happier over the years



As we grow close time will be good to us



Granting us centuries yet without fears







Chorus:	 Oh and he was a great-hearted friend



	 Peacefully sharing my life 'til today



	 Now he is only alive in my memory



	 All else he was will soon crumble away







First chorus















Words and music:Kathy Mar







Copyright 1985 Kathy Mar