if i stand here
a little longer
will i blend in

when the leaves
have dropped
and the seasons
have changed

when the sky
is gray
and day light
begins to dim

i want to fade
into the background
i want
not to be noticed

when winter
comes
and everything turns
white
let my hair turn gray
with age
so i might be
out of sight

i might
look powerful
and strong
but i wish
to be meek
i’ll stand quiet
and let others speak

if i stand here
longer
will i ever blend in