Sleep On, O Gentle Giant

Sleeping Giant At Sunrise
Photos by Austin


Sleep On, O Gentle Giant


Sleep on, O gentle Giant,
while the morning breezes slumber;
If we would haste to count your days,
the years, we could never number.
Sleep on, O gently Giant.
Know early sunrise light will show
A new peace within each dawning,
as Nanabijou love does glow.
Sleep on, O gentle Giant.
Lake Superior's waters roll,
From high waves to little wavelets;
its rhythm ever calms the soul.
Sleep on, O gentle Giant.
You'll rest forever and a day.
So much joy you shall awaken,
in morning's beauty you portray.
Sleep on O gentle Giant.
Your myst'ry ever shall run deep;
Perhaps no one will ever know
all the secrets that you shall keep.

W. Diane Van Zwol