I've never known a day to be so long
With everything I do going so wrong
I woke up in the morning feeling fine
I stretched and felt the whole day would be mine.

It started with the blue sky clouding grey
And thoughts I'd had belonged to yesterday
No more was I enchanted by the sun
My hopes were gone before they had begun

I saw the empty pillow by my side
So smooth, I knew no indent could it hide
I reached across and stroked the pillow case
And knew I would no longer see his face

Each day has shown me this will be my life
Alone but I will always be his wife.

Today I woke and found the smile I'd lost
It took some years but I accept the cost
I know he's smiling at me from above
He would be pleased to know I've re-found love.

His sons, my boys, they hold me by my hands
And walk me down to hear my wedding banns
My friends and relatives all smile with pride
And I can feel a warmth again inside

The love I shared with Brian is still strong
To love again I'm sure cannot be wrong
I have been blessed to feel a love that's new
And smile as I hear Graham say, I do.

The years have passed and though I'm growing old
My grandchildren still love my story told.