Pantoum

As deep stillness fills the evening air Whispering leaves stirred by wind’s caress The lowering sun gilds your auburn hair The garden quietening now before night’s rest Whispering leaves stirred by wind’s caress The blackbird showers mellifluous his trill The garden quietening now before night’s rest You’re with me now and now my heart is still. The blackbird showers mellifluous his trill Joy rises in me like a quiet tide You’re with me now and now my heart is still. Could now be forever, this evening by your side. Joy rises in me like a quiet tide The lowering sun gilds your auburn hair Could now be forever, this evening by your side. As deep stillness fills the evening air.