Delayed Departures

Deep within his marrow, he knew she would go Her imminent departure a nuance of the seasonal paradigm He poured a drink as he gazed at the falling snow, It was still autumn, yet winter had the temerity to arrive ahead of time He wished her proclivity was to leave in spring To play out this saga when flowers bloom But fate had something else to bring, Barren landscapes and a wintry gloom The aperture of his camera captured the snowy scene As a sort of brokenhearted souvenir At another time its full meaning he might glean His thought were now of winter drawing near He could attest that his hopes began to grow, At least for a while they would not yet part Her departure was delayed by the falling snow Falling gently, and settling on seasons of the heart ~ 10-31-18 Eight Word Challenge-9 Contest Sponsor: John Hamilton