"Dear diary,

 

I have been trying for days to write a cheerful letter to Joseph, full of news and stories to brighten his tedious journey. But deep within my heart of hearts I feel a pressing sense of urgency, and the tone of my recent letters has not been as optimistic as I would like. In my dreams I see us reunited in happiness, sharing wonderful moments with Michiel.

 

Yet in truth I fear the worst.

 

If I ask him to hurry home, dear diary, will it worry him too much?"

 

Underneath a dusky sky

A veil of stardust drifting by

I think of you my gallant man

And savor the memory again

 

I watch the streets of Amsterdam

Here is where our life began

Here is where the future lies

If that's what our destiny decides

 

Through savage seas and starless nights

the Lord has kept you by his side

Oh sky above, oh wind and rain

You can't take the miracle away

 

Can you see the new horizons

On the road ahead

I can see the skies will lighten

Everywhere you tread

 

Can you see the new horizons

Washing out the old

I can see the rainbow rising

Over seas of gold

 

I pray to see your shining eyes

Before I reach for paradise

Heaven knows the skies will clear

I welcome eternity without fear

 

My body's weak my heart is strong

My task on earth is not yet done

I see you hold him in your arms

Your light, your serenity... Your son