The Shaking of Leaves

Late this afternoon I heard your voice It was the first time in what felt like years It was a whisper in my ears and then the wind in the trees It was the shaking of leaves that shook the streets while shaking me Late this afternoon I heard your voice I got hit for the first time in what felt like years It struck me down a harmless jab at you while you rang loud and clear You tore down the walls Just as quickly you were gone The New Haven expose Must've heard me call us off Must've heard my brief applause Must've heard my disbelief The New Haven expose Confirmed they caught a killer Well I caught a chill When the newsprint said the gunman was nineteen Late this afternoon I heard your voice It was the first time in what felt like years