Lyrics:

His absence
Fills the pail
Like water
To the brim
April comes
And winter
Gardens grow
Without him

Afternoon
The unseen
The gentle
Lover calls
But softly
On the wind
And softly
Evening falls

Counting back
Tea for two
Minus one
Begets me
Though alone
I prefer
A stiff drink
To the tea

Counting back
One big man
Left me light
So I'm fleet
On the porch
Swinging high
Nearer stars
Nearer heat