a promise

what shadows
are you talking about
mate these only form
with reason, it happens
when sun shines high
in clear sky to warm

and yield passion

ardence sweet fruit of desire

arise only in spring and summer

fair seasons of life

have long since left

now fall is here

to temper

with age our roots outstretch
hold on reach deep

to settle down in

toughened soil

a bare and bearing soul

that stands bereft
of memories

its been long

since these were shed

in heaps and piles

like time-yellowed leaves

they've dried

shrivelled for ever

never shall now green adorn us

the hours of dusk

and dawn are past

gone is the bygone

forever its etched deep

set in stone

as far as I can see

a tranquil night

is there to loom
blending in the horizon

so at this moment

of rest and ease, I'm keen

not to let

any light to filter in

I'll leave no space, no room

my dear

for shades, sound, shapes
from yesteryear
to haunt or disenchant

hence close to mind
hold fret nor fear

'coz sunshine has departed,

no lamp or candle

shall be lit

for thee, your love did not endure

in darkness

it'll meet its doom-

No shadows will be cast.