Journey

The clouds were alight with crimson
As though a great fire scorched the sky
I took a moment
Only a moment.
I marveled
The light was saying goodbye


There's darkness now
The flames receded
Embers long since cooled
The inky black envelops all
Is cool to the touch
And basks in your abdicated throne

You will return of this I am sure
Wiser and travelled
Sharing with us the gifts you have learned
Just as you have always done
Radiance and warmth freely given
The sky set alight in our lovers eyes

I will stop a moment
Only a moment
And marvel
Lament
I know it won't be long before you leave us again
I know there will come a day....

When you don't come back