Winter's summons

<p>Winter's voice is calling out my name Summons with cold promises Leading me on by frozen candlelight Gathering to sight a numb dull pale white</p><p>Walking through this forest in my mind Browning leaves cruching under foot Shadowed vale filled with abandoned still life Barren trees serving always to remind me</p><p>Into a granite hue I wake Hopeful for the Spring A long day yet have I to wait Until warmth's dawning</p><p>Sleep is coming for the dreaming Ever dimming, old old man</p><p>Now I've come to the end of days An old friend guides me home At last I'll find a place to rest In warmth's dawning</p><p>Winter's calling for the graying Ever fading aging man</p>