Not Today

What am I? A torch without a fire Lost with no tale to tell like tears on the pyre Give me strength to fight and keep the fire burning Please show me how to stall the final curtain Who am I? A man without a vision I know I blazed my trail based on my decisions East nor west, true north my perfect landing My soul is winter bound, my heart is pending Now she speaks to me A whisper in the wind Are you here to take me home? Not today, autumn leaves are gently falling Come tomorrow, let me live another day Not today, it's a time for recalling Talk tomorrow if it comes Winter speaks of endless shades of grey Sky is dark as dark can be this day Seasons change, no autumn leaves remain Winters tune some sort of croon, the final one My final one Now she speaks again A howlin' in the wind I am here to take you home Not today, autumn leaves are gently falling Come tomorrow, let me live another day Not today, it's a time for recalling Talk tomorrow if it comes