vexed

twilight gleam in your eyes
my midnight was sorrowful and you knew I was slipping
receeding into the dark
a far off look in my eyes told you

with a watchful look I saw your sparkle
and I wanted to stay to see what happened next
you always surprise me
but melancholy has overtaken me and I must rest

so I retreat into the shadows
covering myself with moondust
so I blend with the infinite

tomorrow rose without a fuss
and you noticed I was missing
your soul searched but I couldn't be found

in the depths I could feel your pull
but slumber overtook me and I couldn't rise
trembling in the cold light
your nakedness startled you

my love covered your scars
and yours mine
achingly beautiful in your pain
my heart always regret you

your shimmer settled over the abyss
and I saw you standing there bare and bereft
my soul linger for one more moment
then rose with the dawn to be your covering