Once - it was a hot and humid summer, br Then autumn - gradually it was gone. br We all had a variety of experiences, br And a multitude of dreams to rely upon. br br Then winter overshadowed the landscape, br The blustery winds turning faces a reddish hue, br And snow had covered all the land, br A jewel - like appearance all the way through. br br Early winter darkness prevailed, br Arousing the pleasantry of the heart. br The warmth and coziness of the hearth, br A night of thankfulness it would impart. br br A nostalgic moment - the soul beckoning br The old, quaint times of yesteryear, br And, oh how haunting is the night br Thinking of the years we held so dear.br br Joseph T.