Lyrics

Songbirds have all left the land by Mary Rocap

Songbirds have all left the land
The mourning dove has made a stand
Calling out at dusk and dawn
I keep the night – this is her song

The owl in silence wheals its way
On the prowl – a bird of prey
He calls – I too am of the night
I prefer the dark to light

Help me keep the dark at bay
Let it not devour day
Bring a blessing to my soul
Shine your light; make me whole

Clouds of darkness around me wait
Threatening ever to overtake
They’ll take the sun and turn it black
Say they’ll never give it back

Help me keep the dark at bay
Let it not devour day
Bring a blessing to my soul
Shine your light; make me whole

Songbirds have all left the land
The mourning dove has made a stand