Until Then - A Song For Carl

A little over seven years ago, our family suddenly lost Carl Lane Metzler to a rare heart condition. Carl was 22, the son of my sister Pam and her husband Jim; brother to Eric and Paul, nephew, cousin, grandson to many. He is still so missed and loved--more than words can say. It still seems like yesterday....

Until Then

Little Bird, you have flown too soon from this world

and my heart still hears your song.

God has given you new wings to unfurl

and a light to guide you home.

Now you fly with eagles and soar on the wind.

Every mountain will know you by name.

Your star will guide us 'til we meet again.

But I'll keep flying on...

'til then.

Little Bird, 'though your gone, I still see your smile

in every morning sun.

In the call of the loon you linger awhile.

In spirit you live on.

Now you fly with eagles and soar on the wind.

Every mountain will know you by name.

Your star will guide us 'til we meet again.

But I'll keep flying on...

'til then.

By the light of the moon I whisper your name

knowing you still hear me.

Little Bird, 'til that day I hold you again.

I will hold on to your memory.

So go fly with eagles and soar on the wind.

Let every mountain know you by name.

Your star will guide us 'til we meet again.

But I'll keep flying on,

And I'll try to fly strong....

Until then.

Spread your wings. Fly strong.