old light
these noted imperfections of old light
enough to drive a god of patience mad
tell us that death is not the lord of night
on days like this the chance of change is slight
we take the hoped-for good with the hard bad
these noted imperfections of old light
provide no proper guide for damaged sight
nor helpful hand though willing lass and lad
tell us that death is not the lord of night
since other forces keep their moments bright
and not all changes lead us to be sad
these noted imperfections of old light
are simple facts not signs of hurt and blight
the signs that fate will catch up to foul cad
tell us that death is not the lord of night
our choices do not always turn out right
but we are still entitled to be glad
these noted imperfections of old light
tell us that death is not the lord of night