October Sunset

that October sunset
was illusions dancing beyond
the darkened skies of innocence
a shattered portrait of ecstasy

that October sunset
was memories fading to ashes
still lingering with the scent
of Autumn leaves

that October sunset
was shadows lurking
beneath the delicate smile
of those woven deceptions

that October sunset
was angels falling as
gossamer wings were broken
by traitorous tears

that October sunset
was willows whispering
of how darkness submerged
the remnants of purity