Shadows

The shadows lengthen
And the lines
Sketched upon your,face
Are the lines 
That speak to me 
Of love and care .

If that should fail
I too would shrink
And slip away
Like a boat 
Slips anchor,
And you the same
As fisher wives
Look out to sea
So let me go,
Turn back to shore
And living things
To occupy your love.

JL May 6 16:16