Forgive Me in the April Light

Lyrics

I walked the long way to your door
The first warm wind was in the trees
I practised what I'd say, and then
I let the practice fall like leaves

The blossom on the garden wall
Is falling soft on every stone
I came to say the thing I owe
I came so you would not be alone

I don't ask you to forget
Only to let me stand here yet

Forgive me in the April light
When everything is new
The winter held the words I said
But spring has brought me back to you
Forgive me in the April light
When every branch is green
I was wrong, and I am here
With nothing left to lean between

You open up the door a crack
The sun is on your tired face
I see the years go by in you
And I am humbled by your grace

If the silence is your answer
I will hear it and I'll go
But I had to bring this morning
So the warmth could let you know

Forgive me in the April light
When everything is new
The winter held the words I said
But spring has brought me back to you
Forgive me in the April light
When every branch is green
I was wrong, and I am here
With nothing left to lean between

In the April light
Forgive me, in the light