By Unchained
Date: 2001 Aug 28
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Living on Memories




When the leaves fall
and the wind grows colder
what shall I say of you?

When the days are shorter
and tinged with snow
and the frost lies heavy
on the stubbles of corn
what shall I say of you?

I have thought it through
in sunlight and shadow
in moonlight
and starlight
and cannot bring my mind
my heart
to anything but loving you.

Some would say
be angry
bitter
curse and shout.

But all the while
I ask myself over and over
what shall I say of you?

I found a strand of your hair
on the shoulder of my shirt.
Can you believe I kept it
safe and sound?

When Christmas comes
and it seems it will
without us
if I am still here
and standing by the tree
I'll remember your kiss
your touch
your silken hair
in silence.
But what shall I say
of you?