Sitting on the end of the bed

I look back at you

Immersed in peace.

 

Outside

the colour of the sky changes 

and you’re still there

 

I wrap the top blanket around my body

and walk to the verandah

 

I watch the everything change

innocence lost

in the definition of light

 

That is when you will wake

and look at me

 

I will see the regret

that I always see

 

Just before you leave.