Frances Carleton #10 - Too Early

Chill descends
as light dulls
Season of short days
Long darkness
starless night
torrents pound
heaving breast

At your leaving
this time too early
Party just beginning
I remain alone
mingling, making small talk
while I remember your laughter
proceeded with a broad smile
brightening orbits
sparkling eyes that
Disapproval and pride

I carry that smile with me
shining outward
bringing light to others
Living in the dim
shadows seeking a spark
to ignite my own

The chill descends
As I recall the cold dead day
12 years before




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