sun

i loved him like the sun.

i spilled my rays into his pockets

so he could carry my heart.

i traced his face with gold.

i held him in my arms

so he would never grow cold.

i wished to protect him

from the darkness that fell at nightfall

but i was powerless

for he was the night.

i loved him like the sun.

all day, every day.

but he said my light burned

a hole in his chest

and his skin grew raw

from my touch

because it was too deep

and it hurt his eyes

so he had to go.

i still love him.