I Missed Last Train

What can I do now that all laughter

has left my life

and I go on

not knowing where to stop

and greet sunshine on daisies

to sing with breeze

on morning sill

how do I know myself

if last train left,

and you were there

without me?

***

I can't keep running after ghost

I wish I could find trail

that leads me back

to loving twilight.

I want to see your face

again

as it was, stays

in memories.

***

Each petal I touch

knows of you

your smile

dwelled in sunlight

I know you're close

when wind adds color to my cheeks

each morning,

each forgiving rain

no storm can undo love

and faith.

***

I cannot hold your hand

but I still feel

a smile that curved

each hazel look on fire,

each walk into a race

to catch sunshine in timeless hug

to know I still have something to look for

it may be buried under bitter ash,

it still rings bell

of happiness past.

***

© 2022 Amy Christie

Originally published on Simily