Have you ever walked alone
When the stars were shining bright?
And the moon in all its glory
Shone forth with brilliant light.
Have you ever watched the rabbits
Feeding at a stack?
Watched them running, jumping, playing,
How I wish those days were back.
Have you seen the timid doe,
Her senses all alert,
Ever watchful of her fawns,
Lest they may all get hurt?
Or have you watched the beaver
As it laboured at its dam?
Packing logs and stones and mud,
Till all were tightly jammed.
Have you ever walked alone
When the evening air was still
And listened as you travelled
To the cry of the whippoorwill.
Perhaps you've watched a squirrel
As it raced around a tree,
Hiding its precious winter feed
Where others couldn't see.
Many, many miles I have travelled,
Yet when all is said and done,
Never once could I say
That I have walked alone.