The Moment Goes

Struggle to understand

That this is it,

All we have,

And it cannot last,

Seems so short to me.

Lights dim; the denim's cold 

On your jeans as I rest my hand

The moment goes.

Fury smoulders up inside,

Throw the lamp across the room

Only to realise,

The rage has passed.

Nightmares crawl down my spine,

Sweat until skin soaks sheets

And the quilts underneath,

The moment goes.

Hide behind a masquerade smile

Diguising true feelings,

But all the while,

Laughter subsides,

Replaced by frowns.

Reach out; touch the glass

Fingers tremble

As I steady hold -

Take a sip,

The moment goes.