Cares Of The Day ©

Dark is the night
At the sun's long decline,
Silence which falls
Says the time is now mine.
Deep in my thoughts
As the stars gently play,
I reminisce, and forget
All the cares of the day.

Days which have gone
And no more to be seen;
Things that I've done
And the places I've been.
Mem'ries of child-hood
Still fetch a wry smile,
Myriad thoughts bringing joy
That no stress can beguile.

Lost in myself
By the fire's warm glow,
Taking my time,
Sipping my wine;
Day-dreams take over,
And randomly play,
Washing away what is left
Of the cares of the day.

Dawn soon intrudes
And the magic is gone;
Yesterday fades
But today carries on.
Yet all the while
Shall my thoughts ever turn,
Dwelling on days
When my life
Was so simple to learn.