December 18, 2008

Not Night, Night

Day, not night, formed the background
When first I noticed that your eyes
Shine more brightly than any star.

I could take your picture,
I said innocently enough
And suddenly -
How could it have taken me so long!
So long to notice the beauty
Reserved in your eyes.

And as long as you stayed
With us,
They illumined my life with joy,

And now:
They shine more brightly than ever
Against the dark night of your absence