there was a time

when

you and i

we'd dance

in the light of the full moon,

we'd dance

and when our tears fell we'd claim them

stars

and you would place them gently,

according to your own whim—

we never knew the pain of the fire because

we refused to.

i knew we couldn't hide for so long.

you laugh now.

there was never—

(there was a time

when

you and you alone

could make the comets come crashing down

in beautiful anarchy—)

never a moment where you cried,

and all the heavenly bodies reflect your dear pity

because you know you won't find it

in my eyes.