seeing you off
seeing myself off

reflection of your light
shines on me
exuberance I emit

day's splendor fades as sunlight recedes

my euphoria fades
as you retreat

sweetness flashes before my eyes
etched
in that defenseless memory of mine

exhilaration
frozen in mid-air
vaporizing

waiting
for the next light





I see you off,
I see myself off

Thank you for your light
your beaming night

your jumping joy,
your swiftly-turning, beautiful eyes

sweetness I can't forsake
intoxicated exhilaration I cannot forget



Thank you

for your light.