Upon the ground where shadows lie br And dampness from the solemn sky br Through all the seasons passing by br The path just gathers moss. br br Beneath the tree that changes shade br As autumn nears and summer's bade br Farewell for now the promise made br Bequeaths a sense of loss. br br But as it grows forever green br The emerald has lost its sheen br Where once the days were so serene br Now nothing more than dross. br br Now as my tears fall to the floor br And where the sunlight shines no more br Yet here I'll wait I know not for br Where dreams just gather moss.