Shaded Avenues

Down shaded avenues I wander 'Midst the falling Autumn leaves - In solitude to dream and ponder On all which the world now grieves. Sweet melodies have softly faded With the dying of the sun - The paths of joy and love abraded, All things lost and all things done. With tranquil mind and silent yearning For a time when peace shall be - So armed with love and gracious learning, Shall my heart and soul be free. Thus on to distant realms I travel, Searching for a future time When every dream shall then unravel - Splendid, wonderful, sublime. Ah, be then calm my soul forever, No more tossed, torn, nor defiled - All life's vicissitudes to sever, Seeking lands yet fair and mild. Oh, for a land where sunshine lingers, Oh, for a land of sweet repose Where every care slips through my fingers - Peacefully ling'ring at the close... Ah, peacefully ling'ring at the close.