My Eyes Saw Autumn

My Eyes Saw Autumn My eyes saw autumn in bloodshot reds, And golden visions of plumped straw beds, Like the falling seeds on leafmould willows My eyes fluttered dim upon lichen pillows. And there, my love in dreams of spring A rainbow did intrude and lovebirds did sing, 'Twas a mocking dream, a trick of the light, That danced like shadows on eyes shut tight, Like strangers passing between fate and will, Where your body writhed and time stood still. My eyes saw beauty, your face aglow, Like a glistening footprint in virgin snow, Like a winter's kiss where lovers tell Of that chilly night when they bid farewell. And then, my love, in summer hues Of blinding yellows and brutal blues, I Tore my eyes from where you wend And in that moment the dream did end. The morning gret me, the sun barely shone, My eyes saw autumn and you were gone.