Silhouette in the night (poem) (2008)

The dusky night outside, 

is silently calling me. 

I’m asking myself why,

aren’t you still beside me.

Thick clouds are covering 

the dark, lonely night, 

as the moon 

is shining brightly.

I can hear the dark, dry leaves

rustle under my feet.

I can feel fresh gust of wind on my shoulders,

leading me to the river bank. 

Shines of the moon are trickling,

through the creamy white clouds,

illuminating the silhouette in the dark

on the bridge of a sweet love. 

Who is this silhouette,

who looks lonely?

Who is this shadow, 

who looks forgotten?

Getting closer, I can see

the tears streaming down its face.

The silhouette becomes clearer,

as the lost husband stands there. 

He hugs me silently,

looks at my eyes one last time.

Eyes, full of tears, 

disappear from my sight for good.

(© Anny - 2008)