Ah, Great Lonesome...

 I know I posted this song not so long ago here but listening to this tune evokes a Great Lonesome until...

Ah, Great Lonesome, you would kill me

Spread like cancer through my soul

Not for lack of smiles and kisses

But for That which makes me Whole

Tell me, cold and nameless Hunger

What is it you covet so?

Tormenting both old and younger

With a hollow, weeping throe

Ah, Great Lonesome, fearless hunter

Stalking wonder for its prize

Taking prisoners without pity

Lodging in Want’s thankless sighs

Tell me, sad and silent stranger

What is it you strive to seek?

Without pardon or permission

You trace teardrops on my cheek

Ah Great Lonesome, haunting fetter

But for tender triumph where

I can flee; a pining beggar

At the mercy of a prayer

Here, upon Love’s lavish promise

Though you taunt and weep and wail

I am safe within the comfort

Of One Love that cannot fail

© Janet Martin