Flashing Lights

when the twilight is a fading glow  
beacon of life tell a tale of woe  
the star is now a distant light  
the fading glow signaling night  
 
once strong stark and bold  
standing as a sentinel with stories told  
of bravery with audacious breath  
never minding there lurks death  
 
dances of love rhythmic embrace  
not seeing shadows on fragile face  
moments not seen, lost and found  
thinking love last forever no end  
 
with the zenith of the sun  
reaper will make his stand    
a smile a wink and a guiding hand    
he takes us forward to the inevitable end    
 
II: The Beginning  
it was all based on trust  
which led to the deceit  
spoken in shadows cast  
by an unsure heart  
 
it was betrayal so bitter  
the exquisite pain so sharp  
with grace she held to her  
love songs sung with angel harp  
 
the friendship with hearts entwined  
intricate patterns emotions designed  
surface glitter in darkness lies  
truth concealed in lying eyes  
 
III: The broken Vows  
her journey long her rest were short  
kisses and hugs strewn along the way  
confetti and rice thrown outside the church  
ended vows when scene betray  
 
hearts shattered yet try again  
holding another stranger's hand  
yet again promises made ended  
kisses land on her bridesmaid  
 
the fight was short  
the battle lost  
she walked away with a broken heart  
yet again she travelled forth    
 
...footprints on the sand  
handprints on the wall  
graffiti of life  
in the walls of time...