When I'm Alone

When I'm alone I stare at the sky, Then I reach for the moon with my hand, If I could steal it for just one night, Could I then make Heaven understand? Just as the moon's radiance would be missed If it were to abandon its realm, My ship travels with no guiding light, Too long I've stood alone at the helm When I'm alone I cannot believe There's a God who feels pity for me, Like a ship that's left to navigate In the darkness, I am lost at sea I don't ask for much to call my own, A hand to hold, a comforting word, Does the forest not rejoice to hear The sweet song of just one faithful bird? When I'm alone I find no reason To greet the dawning day with a smile, I see no sense in praying for strength To carry my cross another mile If it's a sin to forsake all faith In a caring God, then cast your stone, No pain or punishment could be worse Than the pain I feel when I'm alone