Winter Cricket

People playing cricket in the parking lot. Sunday early winter, late one afternoon. The town became so quiet when people disappear. Sweet mercy overhead, like flakes of snow, like silk. [Chorus] Last rays of sun peacefully breathe. Homeward bound, to loosen the ties. And tomorrow we tie another strand. Today, tonight, I rest my hand. [Verse 2] Early sun it's shining bright Late afternoon it starts to fade People vanish Out of sight Snow like silk A serene parade [Chorus] Last rays of sun peacefully breathe Homeward bound to loosen ties And tomorrow another strand we'll weave Tonight we rest under the skies [Verse 3] Bats and balls echo a cheer Laughter fills the air with light As they play We draw near Winter's grip feels alright [Verse 4] Gentle whispers in the breeze Echoes of the fading day Winter songs among the trees On our hearts they gently stay [Chorus] Last rays of sun peacefully breathe. Homeward bound, to loosen the ties. And tomorrow we tie another strand. Today, tonight, I rest my hand.