just how the day ends

just how the day ends will not really matter
you learn some things and others will forget
while over all the raindrops still may spatter

a time of quiet ends with angry clatter
the precise hour so long ago was set
just how the day ends will not really matter

we left the happy children to their chatter
too soon they'll learn the meanings of regret
while over all the raindrops still may spatter

all turns to silence there's no need to flatter
when other purposes have not been met
just how the day ends will not really matter

against the wall we vainly strike and batter
honour and purpose long ago upset
while over all the raindrops still may spatter

upon this shore the urgent waves still shatter
but no one's left to worry or to fret
just how the day ends will not really matter
while over all the raindrops still may spatter