I wore no coat. My legs were bare.
I would not feel or see
The greyer nights, the cooler air.
Now it blows into me,
This autumn you concealed so well.
You told me it was spring
And made the swish of leaves that fell
Sound like awakening.
I was the fool in shorts and shades
Cloud-bathing in the chill.
I had been warned that summer fades
But spring meant I could still
Hope for the heat and light to start.
You were my longest day.
Your ice preserves my summer heart
Now winter's on the way.
(copyright of the author)