END OF A DAY'S WALK (edited)

It's time I turned my feet for home
   whence I've been too long gone
  the journey started with first light
  and now it's  nearly done

The many trails I've walked upon
  have all had twists and turns
  they've carried me through mid day's heat
  and past cool evening's somber ferns

At dawn's first light,my pace was firm
  my stride was sure and strong
  but as the sun dips 'yond far berm
  tired legs don't stride so light and long

And now I think of all the folk
  I' ve  met along the way
  those who've hindered,those who've helped
  or tried to lead astray

Although the next hill calls to me
  "what's on the other side?"
  the light grows dim ,it's hard to see
  shadows grow  long and wide

It's time I turned my feet for home
  to she who's shared this path
  so now I walk through twilight's gloom

  perhaps I'll hear a far loon's laugh?