DOMINOES

i look upon this ravaged farm
there's much work to be done
beginning with the break of day
until the setting sun

the harvesting is close at hand
"its time", the scarecrow said
and when the field is cleared at last
a path to you, i'll tread

i've gambled with this game of life
and often been upset
envisioning a life with you
i see a sure-fire bet

"its time to call", the dealer said
"lay down your final coin"
and when the last card has been played
your table, i will join

i see a row of dominoes
and one by one, they fall
they crash into each other
till they don't exist at all

i tell myself, "you must watch out
to keep yourself from harm"
and when the last one tumbles
i will fall into your arms