Charcoal

When u take your love away

I live in the shadows

Of the memories made

Burning hope

Leaves the darkest scar

You keep my heart on edge

Wishing every day

Is the day you turn around

Bring the colours back

They fade with every step you take

Dullness begins its suffocation

The light you hold

You once brought into my life

My hopes and dreams

In your hands

With them you’re walking

Closer to my horizon

Nearly out of sight

I just watch you go

Silent tears in my eyes

My pride holds my voice

Choking on words unsaid

The sun sets again

Your silhouette grows smaller

Too soon graduates to nothing

All you leave me, a dark vacancy

And a starless sky of grey blues

Cold on my lips

The words I waited to hear you say

But you’re gone now

So I whisper goodbye

Charlotte Gardiner - February 2011