Afterglow

Afterglow When soon I quit this mundane scene I `d wish to leave, unknown, unseen Unadorned, without embellish Without tears on eyes that cherish Without sigh from those near and dear Without any ripple of fear, But serene like the afterglow Of the sun setting with the show Of an arch of pinkish sunlight In the twilight sky of delight With the air devoid of tension In the clean distant horizon. I `d wish the afterglow to spread Amidst prairies where lies my shed Amidst the playground of my youth Where once was erected a booth Amidst fields where I strolled alone Along alleys lilacs are grown Along the silent serene shore At twilight I ambled before. I`d wish the afterglow to shine In midst of chants that are divine Sober music flowing apace Sincere smiles on friendly faces With recall of life together As a comrade, as a brother During the sweet summer sunshine As in wild winds of winter time.