A/N: The reason for the two versions is: first is semi-old English and the other is plain English. I'll let you decide which you like better. As always, feedback is welcome and appreciated. Enjoy!
The Path Home
Stray, so far from home; thou hast lost thy way
Long years pass; but memories remain
Broken heart cries out, thou buriest the pain
Until a voice calls; beckoning thee home again.
Thy path is set; how canst thou dare
travel alone without thought or care
for it is fraught with darkness, danger and grief
and the knowledge of what awaits thee there
Undaunted, thou steel'st thyself and follow the path
Held in thy heart, never truly lost; but found at last
Make haste now, for time is brief
Pray the hour does not come to pass
Thou hast arrived home, but far too late
The house stands still, cold and dark
There is no one to greet thee at the gate
Except the Spectre who hast come to take thy heart
Thou curse thyself for time wasted
All because thou hesitated.
Spectre, thou who'st cold hand grasps thy soul
Thou hast finally come to take thy Stray home.
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Stray, so far from home; you've lost your way
Long years pass; but memories remain
Broken heart cries out, you bury the pain
Until a voice calls; beckoning you home again.
Your path is set; how can you dare
travel alone without thought or care
for it is fraught with darkness, danger and grief
and the knowledge of what awaits you there
Undaunted, you steel yourself and follow the path
Held in your heart, never truly lost; but found at last
Make haste now, for time is brief
Pray the hour does not come to pass
You arrive home, but far too late
The house stands still, cold and dark
There is no one to greet you at the gate
Except the Spectre who's come to take your heart
I curse myself for time wasted
All because I hesitated.
Spectre, your cold hand grasps my soul
You've finally come to take your Stray home