Longest Night

In the quiet of the evening, shadows fall like rain

A call that breaks the silence, echoing pain

Tommy toiled at the saw mill, through the grime and the dust

Fifteen years of hard living, in hope and in trust

He worked till the dark was settling, never at ease

All for his family, his love, and their peace

And she waited at the table, her heart in her hand

Dreams of simple moments, now slipping like sand

Praying for a miracle, fighting to stay strong

For a love that’s been battered, but still holding on

Oh, where do you go when your world's turned upside down?

When the call comes crying, and hearts hit the ground?

She’s rushing through the night, trying to hold on tight

To the hope that he’ll wake up, to the morning light

The hospital lights flicker, shadows dance on the wall

Children clutch their mother, silent in the hall

A brave face she puts on, for tiny eyes and trembling hands

A mother’s silent promise, to understand

Standing by his bedside, praying he will heal

With echoes of long days, fighting to feel real

Strength in her eyes, even as the tears fall

Fighting through the darkness, answering the call

Oh, where do you go when your world’s turned upside down?

When the call comes crying, and hearts hit the ground?

She’s rushing through the night, trying to hold on tight

To the hope that he’ll wake up, to the morning light

Time stands still in that hospital room

Whispered words of love, battling the gloom

Holding on to memories, fighting for his life

Lost in a moment of hope, through pain and strife

Whether he wakes or stays silent, she’ll stand her ground

In the quiet dawn, love’s the only sound

A story of courage, of love’s enduring fight

Tommy’s hope will shine, through the longest night