Makes me think he wrote this for his wife to explain how his love is with her when he is away. He has promised her that he will still be with her. I am sure as always there are fears of infidelity when one's love is away. Especially one with the reputation Leonard had.As many nights endure
Without a moon or star,
So will we endure
When one is gone and far.'
Then this throws me for a loop, it is like he is saying that if he does step out it is just play.Through windows in the dark
The children come, the children go
Like arrows with no target
Like shackles made of snow
I love this song on DOALM