Behind that tree
I rediscovered my inner image
My wept eyes
Drains a gallon full of tears
Behind that tree
I sob, sob and sob
Again, again and again
Moments of yester-years failures re-occur
Into my shallow memories
Moment of great anguish
Rebels in my think tank
Again, again and again
Behind that tree comes in
Joys of decades ago
Times when laughter was on the lips of the common houseboy
Times I shared with you
Those lovely moments
Worth remembering
Behind that tree
I wish and wish and wish
Again, again and again
But wishes dwindle and flicker into the unknown
Wisdom certainly follows the path
Once trodden by foolishness
Behind that tree
I will still continue
To wish and wish and wish
Again and again and again
Behind that tree
I envisioned along that lonely road
How my love and me
Shall go dressed in peace
And wearing a smile of flowers and fruits entwined
Behind that tree
I will continue to envision
