Mother

Waking up in cold, bleak sweat I found that lying next to me A shape completely draped in black A dreadful thing for eyes to see My mother slept here by my side But she is gone, and in her place A horrid stranger seeks to hide Enveloped by the dark of space All living things on Earth well know That one day they will fade away But none can tell where we will go Or what awaits beyond that day It seems to wear my mother's dress But that is not her gentle scent My heart and nerves are in distress As its dark claws are slowly bent Oh, mother, mother, what's with you? A mortal terror grips my soul I'll take you with me, darling, too Is what my mother's voice retold All living things on Earth well know That one day they will fade away But none can tell where we will go Or what awaits beyond that day