The Long Summer

The Long Summer

Summer seems to get longer every year

But this summer was the longest

And silent and lonely and cold

As I look back on my life

I am amazed at what I was able to accomplish

And stunned at the mistakes I made

Summer has now faded into Fall

And Fall will fade into Winter

And I will fade out of memories

The journey ahead will be challenging

With more loneliness and silence

But I will always have my music…….