you are the sky
the earth
the wind
the rain
the full-moon light
upon an endless sea
dancing ‘cross the countless waves
like a million tiny angels
you are the long and winding road
that climbs to the top of the world
you’re the view from the top
looking down upon the hills
all afire with crimson and gold
you are the tallest tree
the brightest flame
the darkest night
the quietest brook
the smell of autumn air
which fills the night
and warms my battered soul
you are the hole in my heart
which can ne’er be filled
the tear in my eye
which can ne’er be dried
the burning inside
which can ne’er be doused
the ghost of a far-away memory
the souvenir of a love no more
you are a ship at sea, adrift, alone
disappearing into the midnight sky
being swallowed by the moon
to go live with the stars
and finally, to me
you turn and say goodbye
© 2004 John Ehtier, all rights reserved