Evening falls
the sun slips slowly
behind the mountains
A watchman climbs
the cobblestone steps
to the top of a mighty wall
There he'll stand guard
till the morning light
for the safety of the kingdom
rests upon him this night
His thoughts must not wander
nor to his eyes
he'll not give slumber
for the safety of the kingdom
rests upon him this night
He will not leave his post
though rain and wind may assail him
thunder and lightning
will not prevent him
for the safety of the kingdom
rests upon him this night
There are nights of bitter cold
and biting snow that makes his body ache
his mind gives way to some fleeting thoughts
of a fire burning bright, a warm place to rest
for just a little while
But he chides himself for such selfish thoughts
as he quickens his steps upon the wall
looking left and looking right
Straining to see through the darkness of night
any danger that may be within his sight
for the safety of the kingdom
rest's upon him this night.