Frances Shaw


Little Pagan Rain Song

In the dark and peace of my final bed,
The wet grass waving above my head,
At rest from love, at rest from pain,
I lie and listen to the rain.

	Falling, softly falling,
		Song of my soul that is free;
	Song of my soul that has not forgot
		The sleeping body of me.

When quiet and calm and straight I lie,
High in the air my soul rides by.
Shall I await thee, soul, in vain?
Hark to the answer in the rain.

	Falling, softly falling,
		Song of my soul that is free;
	Song of my soul that will not forget
		The sleeping body of me.