Take It All In

The light is leaving, it's that time again

Crossing the canopy, river and fen

Glowing in ombre as everything dims

And I'm trying to take it all in

Do you remember Nicollet Creek

Cut through the valley in layers of green

Color and water no moment the same

More than a heart can contain

Life is relentlessly changing a vapor

Fire at the edges of kindling and paper

Dancing in half light off on a whim

How do I take it all in

I listen closely to what you are saying

Timbre and syntax, detail and pacing

The light is leaving it's that time again

And I'm trying to take it all in