Autumn Years by Jo-Ann Hughes
We rested you and I in our garden of delight
In a landscape of tall trees
A blanket of smouldering pink
Hues of purple, shades of blue
Kissing flames of orange light
We sat a while amongst the whispers
Lovers dreams with heartbeat one
Songs of streams returning time
Running over memory’s course
Caressing cares, embracing years
Staring into colour true
Breathing stillness, solitude
Tones now reveal a deep despair
As darkness entered and death destroyed
Extinguishing devotion raw and rude
Now I rest here, all alone
In a barren blue and hollow green
Lost in endless Autumn chill
Burnt ochre and yellow fade
Mellow tones to winter blown.
Come sweet Son, come reclaim
Cast out Death and winter fear
Come Spring Love, restore, renew
Bring warm smile and gentle truth
Bring light! Breathe warmth and love anew!