I cry out and I scream, but no matter what I say nobody answers me, at least not with the words I want to hear. So maybe I have a problem listening, but at least I have the courtesy to do this on my own, away from everyone and everything I used to hold so dear.

Just before dawn

Just before dawn

Time breaks the rules like a mischievous child

When Mother isn't looking.

Moments stretch on forever.

In the blink of an eye, minutes disappear.

Just before dawn

when the first light is only a glimmer

I swear it reflects in your eyes brighter than the stars.

And though the moon's light wanes

I swear it left its glimmer in your hair.

Finally the sun breaks onto the horizon

And we're forced to admit the night is over.

Though the day is new

And brings with it endless possibility

It marks the end of what was

And will never be again.