Before He Came

Before he came...

the pond stood still, the kittens played

on my windowsill,

the doors stayed shut, the lamps burned low,

But that was some light years ago

... before he came.

Before he came the grass grew high,

the dog just moped and so did I.

There were no fries or chocolate pie

... before he came.

Before he came the stars were small,

and sleep o'er took the whippoorwill's call.

The fireflies' light seemed dim at night

... before he came.

Before he came...

the ball stayed lost and I forgot

what candy cost.

The ping pong table lay in dust,

Horseshoes hung on nails to rust;

And I forgot what made me cuss

...before he came.