He Is Gone.

Above the sad moan .............................. of the naked trees. Tnrough the pale leaf ..................... as it dances the breeze. Into the breath of each .............................. cool autumn dawn I search for my lover, ..................................... but he is gone. Behind each grey cloud ....................................as it scuttles by. Under the blanket ................................ of velvet blue sky. Between the brief ...................... glimpses of mellow sun I search for my lover, ..................................... but he is gone. Beyond the wide ocean ................................. and restless tide. Over the verdant ......................... and high countryside. Ahead of the journey ................................that's yet to come I search for my lover, ..................................... but he is gone. Inside the mem'ry .............................of past happy days. Below recent pain ................................in parting of ways. Among the regrets ...................... which were dwelt upon I search for my lover, .................................... but he is gone.