When autumn leaves are falling
It's the start of something new
And a start of a new day
Is always graced by the morning dew

A life ended on this earth
Is not really ended at all
And a butterfly's wings, through a child's eyes
Are never quite as small

The footprints that I leave
On the hearts of those I love
Will never be quite as big
As those they left on me

So tread upon the stony grounds
Even dare to blaze a new trail
Be anxious to plant new seeds
And never be afraid to fail