Chapters Poem by Wakefield Mahon

Born to bliss in ignorance
Basking in our innocence
Knowledge comes like Adam's guilt
Soon the walls of lies are built

What a joy when first we love
Soar on wings to Heaven above
'Til lies and flesh and discontent
Our tender hearts have cruelly rent

Joy and sorrow, love and rage
Each tomorrow marks a page
Hearty laughter, mournful sighs
These are the chapters of our lives

Lost in dark and tragedy
Dwelling on life's mystery
Out of the darkness into the light
The Spirit comes and sets me right

All alone without a friend
Wishing that my life might end
Eyes that care a tender touch
That say you love me very much

Joy and sorrow, love and rage
Each tomorrow marks a page
Hearty laughter, mournful sighs
These are the chapters of our lives