Tender So Lately

Tender so lately she is coming to me; Walking though the tall and flowing grass; I hear her singing our song and it’s melody, As I watch the return of my bonnie lass. A happy man I am I must truly confess, As I watch and see her coming unto me; She is also wearing our favorite dress, Just to keep my soul and my youth company. The sun is shining and the breeze is blowing; And it is such a beautiful summer day; And now my excitement and anticipation is growing, As through the tall grass my lass is coming my way. I am so excited I just can't stand still, As to me she approaches nearer and nearer, Again soon I will hold her and she will be real, As her voice and her are becoming much clearer. What love has joined let no one destroy; As was our love, against man's own wrath; Love and feelings and desire is not a child’s toy, I realize that now as she comes down the grassy path. My bonnie sweet lassie from me did depart, But, soon once again it will be just her and I, I have waited for her with the beats of my heart, I have counted the days like the stars in the sky. I am so thankful for this one day; As to the heavens in a prayer I do speak; I have waited so long I continue to weep and pray, As my soul and now my knees go weak. Now she has finally arrived and I am holding her tight, Tender so lately a warm breeze overhead does pass, Through the tall grass she is in my embrace and my sight, And now I am forever holding, my sweet bonnie lass.