Darkness falls over the day
Blanketing the sky
Sun beams gone to bed
Moon yet to be high
Coolness in the air
Dew touches the earth
Warmth sought after
Gather around the hearth
Aromas wafting through
Filling the house
Hearty meal at the ready
Salivating hungry mouths
Wrapping oneself up
Pondering the night
Thinking too much
Considering his plight
Shall this go on?
Is this all?
Emotions flood
Up goes the wall
Best say nothing
Don’t voice a word
No longer worth it
His thoughts go unheard
Will the night be long?
Shall there be dreams?
With the sunrise in the morn
Does his face chance a gleam?
Can he hide the darkness
From those who cast an eye
Keeping it within him
Pretending just to be shy
Sadness has an escape
Often without warning
Rising to the surface
Beginning our mourning
For once there was happiness
All the day through
Now replaced by a sombre mood
Often the shade of blue