The Linden Tree

A wren and a robin spoke to me  
and sang of summer's gold and green  
of lovers lost and fleeting dreams
beneath the shade of the linden tree  
 
When stars shone for eternity  
young hearts and minds forever free  
we carved our names for all to see  
deep in the bark of the linden tree  
 
I trace those faded letters now  
and rest my head against the bough  
How swiftly all our years rushed past  
though no-one saw it was your last  
 
But one day soon I'll lie with thee  
to walk the fields and bless the bees  
rekindling love's fond memories  
beneath the shade of the linden tree