Missions of Today: Autumn's Long Shadow

Missions of Today (Autumn’s Long Shadow) Autumn shows long shadows but not at night The sun doesn’t shine as much through the day For the evening comes without much light Cool air comes through fooling no one alright It’s the lamps that move one’s eyes right away Autumn shows long shadows but not at night Love combs the tombs of a man’s only fright As leaves creep between the trees bleak sleek sway For the evening comes without much light No one said that the heart could slow with might As more Fall calms the cool waves near the bay Autumn shows long shadows but not at night The clocks don’t move as far over the right Words can’t express just what we want to say For the evening comes without much light True measures showing of her seasons bright Hearts shower towards those missions of today Autumn shows long shadows but not at night For the evening comes without much light Russell Sivey