Wake up, moon shine
You’ve cast your spell on me
It’s been a dark, dark night
But I can finally see.
Wake on up, moon shine
Won’t you show your silver soul
I had to walk downtown
In a smile that I had stole.
Smoke trees are sleeping
And there’s a rustle in the wood
I know the wolf well
He’s so misunderstood.
The fire flies are lanterns
Leading me along my way
Wake on up, moon shine
I don’t want to wait for the day.
My time is waiting
Like a fiddler on the square
Fill his cup with coins
If you have a few to spare.
The broken, brick facade
Of the old general store
Catches the shadows
That evening time cannot ignore.
Wake on up, moon shine,
I see you in a cloudy halo
I’ve got to take my chances
I just can’t let you go.
Wake on up, moon shine,
Dreams appear before your eyes
Won’t you walk with me
Until the sweet sunrise?
Copyright Beth Sutton, the knoxville girl, 2020