Country Fall (for the missing piece)

My love for you leaked out along
Country roads & northern highways
These last few days as crisp bright colors
Reds, greens, orange & yellow tones
And drumming drops of autumnal rains
Dripped & whirled in cooling breezes

Did your thoughts, once flown to me,
Lose their way to dance among the leaves?
The pattering wetness on my cheeks—
Kisses? Ah.  Just the chilly rain…

Still, these streets of shortening days
The sunset on the river
Small town pubs and parks of remembrance
All still miss the friendly tones
Of your beckoning voice, most loved.

Such memories should be shared
I’d drive these roads with you
We’d explore the train tracks
I’d hold your hand & smile
Hear your laugh, my favorite song…

Yes, these country highways & byways
Freeways, rivers & towns
All whisper your name
I miss you here, too