The Dawning of the Day

This morning early I walked on while my darling was in a dream
Last sweet days of summer bloomed and dressed the trees in green
Then soaring high in the gleaming sky from far across the bay
Came a fearsome roar from a distant shore at the dawning of the day

Then I called my men to follow me knowing well that the view was dim
Though tired and worn, how they fought all morn' as time was closing in
And my heart was sad though sore with pride for brave lads all were they
As the angels fly, how they climbed so high on the dawning of the day

But the edge is moving nearer now inside the fading sun
And calling, calling out to them my brothers, one by one
But only dusty silence sounds the ashes float away
As the twilight ends and the night descends 'til the dawning of the day

Forgive me love, I'm going now so very far away
When darkness falls, only think me near and do not be afraid
And please don't grieve when I am gone abide in what remains
'Til the shadows end and we meet again on the dawning of the day
For when shadows end, we shall meet again on the dawning of the day