Twilight

I wandered aimlessly

in search of darkness

afraid of the light

afraid that it’s beauty would blind me

then leave me like the others

forever craving, stung by their own tears.

I was content in it’s shadow

until I saw the light in your eyes

you told me not to fear it

But instead set out and seek it

You created an image in my mind

and believed that I would be entranced

I let go of your hand

and began my pilgrimage

long and distant

when I found it, I loved it

I thought I’d cherish it forever

so I plunged

uninhibited... into the light

unafraid of it’s strength

deeper and deeper into the abyss I fell

too soon, too fast... it disappeared

I realised it was just a reflection... a mirage

Lost in my dark corner

contemplating my deceit

the distance... which was but an illusion

and the time?... love has no recollection of time

where did I go wrong?

You appeared to me then,

through my tears.

We sat in the shadows

I told you of my downfall

A lifetime of love lost in one flicker of light.

Questioning my heart

you made me retrace my steps

over and over again... till I stumbled on the truth.

Satisfied... you made the sunrise,

or did you?

a brilliant shine engulfed us

I realised... it had always been there

in my eyes... in yours...

I laughed at my foolishness

Why had I yearned for that illusion

and chased it so passionately?

when I possessed my own

A candle which you lit

as our world spun, high off the ground

I was swept off my feet... illuminated.

I remembered your eyes

I asked how it was they came to shine

“What you see is your own reflection...”

you replied “...you are the sun”

And indeed I did sparkle then.

I wish I could light up your life...

Like you lit up mine 

and guided me to this soft glow

one that will never fade.

Now that you’ve enhanced it

and made it magnificent

the night has gone

You are my dawn and then you are my dusk

leading me to shine

Even in my solitary moments

Your eyes will always be there

In the twilight...

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Reviews

[Cosmic kid]

I love this, it's very beautiful and emotional, the tone is simply amazing :)