Four Winged Four-Patch Blocks

Times like this can shine a light as hardship often can

To see the best in people and the good there is in man.

And I’ll remember Swansea with nobody about,

When the shops were closed like Sunday and just the tide went out.

And I’ll remember Mumbles with the harbour in its keep

And the little boats at anchor that fish the waters deep.

I heard the sea birds calling as the gulls all wheeled about,

But all the town was sleeping now. And just the tide went out.

And when all this is over and our fragile world survives,

I hope that God is caring now for the ones who gave their lives.

I pray we’ll find an answer, for my faith is cast in doubt.

That God draws back the heavens and all the stars come out.

And I’ll remember mornings with nobody about,

When the shops were closed like Sunday, and just the tide went out.
- Max Boyce