Time Does Sweetly Pause

Time does sweetly pause in your presence No longer pressing hard and relentless With days melting into grey weeks and months Years passing swiftly, birthdays coming and going Mysteries of life and death still unanswered. Where does the Universe end, what lies beyond death? Where abides God secretly overseeing creation? Life's journey becomes harder and way steeper Now an old man I attempt the final mountain's climb Seeking for the distant summit, route more strenuous, Taking long pauses resting content in your presence Where all is bright and time does not matter My heart rejoicing in your gift of wondrous love Soul at peace knowing you are here beside me.