When allotted span plods up the hill,
Eye’s candles burn more dim.
Earthly farewell before the gate,
What regrets haunt most within?

Autumnal leaves in a winding flurry.
Reminiscent, wild hair flying surly.
The day she fled and I not followed,
craving unfading feeling besotted.
In truth, she in my heart remained.
.
Complex, yet choices made
reap consequence for life.