Autumn is over and winter approaches The leaves are dying and falling Onto the ground and then beneath the earth To begin a rebirth for the new year Autumn is the time of year I fell in love He was my friend, my lover, my life We used to walk in the sunshine and rain Enveloped in his arms I could stay forever My hand he would hold almost too tight He too was happy and afraid all the same For was our love enough to endure My time on earth was almost spent We married one late November day The skies were full of snow to fall We gently said our I dos and became man and wife And then it was time for me to go We said our goodbyes and held each other tight He was afraid to let me go one last time I held his face and memorized all I could To carry on my next journey beyond Winter is over and spring approaches The leaves are budding and turning green When he looks up to the sky and misses me One beautiful autumn leaf falls gently to his feet