this silent storm

New Year’s

It’s a big party
the whole world is invited
celebrate and kiss

inside I am wondering
why they cheer and hasten death

warm-blooded lover
in an instant has become
cold-blooded killer

what provoked such a turning?
a single act of passion.

too close the world burns
dissolved by fiery heat but
too far turns to ice

such a delicate balance
makes me walk more carefully

tinged and tainted trees
reflect the crimson sunset
burning on each leaf

from my window I can see
slowly spreading autumn fire

blackened petals fall
withered, shriveled, discarded
shades of purple past

perfect picture of my heart
bruised, forgotten without you

reflections shimmer
placid lake lies undisturbed
mirroring the sky

i know the smallest pebble
will break this perfect picture

wilted flowers lie
upon this cold granite slab
their sweet life cut short

the irony of giving
something dying to the dead

breeze at night blows in
dry air soon will fill with rain
unseen moisture hangs

although i cannot see it
scent of rain is in the air

crisp night air invades
the earth wraps itself in fog
attempts to stay warm

i pull the covers closer
when your warmth i cannot share

silent startling flash
a brief moment of suspense
rolling thunder cracks

reverberates in my soul
my racing heart slowly calms