Away Down the Trail

The golden orb fades beyond the far ridge of trees, purple dusk wins the fight The cold settles in the marrow of the bone The long lonely trail calls my name Twilight trail winds amongst the spruce Dogs surge forward smelling home, respite The final upwelling seeking sanctuary The long lonely trail calls my name The wolf cries his lament His mate repeats the refrain A challenge calls from the distant peak The long lonely trail calls my name A glow in the clearing up ahead promises comfort, assures warmth Lazy smoke rises from a half hidden chimney, home Frozen fingers tingle in anticipation The long lonely trail calls my name Dogs left behind in the yard yip a welcome The door of the cabin flies open spilling welcome across the snow and ice A figure steps out The long lonely trail calls my name