While Edwin
is away -
There’s a
silence that is felt
In the house
where Meggie dwelt
While Edwin is away -
There’s no
roses on her plate
There’s no
kiss upon her pate
While Edwin is away –
And the
garden lacks a King
And the
Queen lacks everything
While Edwin is away –
While the
humid smoky air
Smells more
flowerlike and fair
While Edwin smokes away –
But I need
not fear for long
For his love
for home is strong
He turns for home always –
Once again I
see his face
Once again he
fills his place
Sings my heart again always –
Written by
Marguerite Allen (Granny Meg) about her husband, Edwin Allen (Barty)
Barty loved his
garden, his pipe, his home.
He brought
Meg fresh roses every morning, usually red and white.
