After It's Over

The light has 
dimmed 
             one can
barely make it out through
             the murky waters
Our time is over
       we must move on 
to make way
           for the next generation
           Cherished hopes
           fade as 
           leaves change
           from green to crimson
and fall onto the fields 
         and the pavement
Let's not despair
    We had our moment 
    in the sun
    Now it's time for    
    others to have their turn
One spin of the wheel
and it's over
      Rainclouds form in the sky
      The sun is no 
  longer shining on us
Let's take shelter 
  quickly
So other actors 
can take the stage
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008

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