There are moments of discovery when a treasure you thought lost
One you'd like to find again at almost any cost
Shows up quite unexpectedly and you see reflections cast
Values that have shaped you and things that really last
A picture ninety-one years old - a father off to war
Family surrounding him - what he'd be fighting for
Images, pebbles in a pond, lost memories cascading
Ripples transcending time itself a physical realm that's fading
A father's face rejuvinates 'cause it's the face of my own son
His sister's face looks through the years
And it's my daughter's one
There is a lesson taught by God that time and life are fleeting
And Faith in what's eternal strengthens us for Death's defeating
Though trenches may be full of those who've fallen in the good fight
Praise to God the victory to see past endless night
We stand in awe as He comes forth and lifts His people up
To toast the victory He has won and each drink from His cup
I pray my children come to know
What this picture means to me
I hope that one day He will show
Who they are meant to be
Then Hope will reign eternal
And we'll live and laugh together
Rejoicing in the love of God
Who will make all things better