How Could You Leave Me

You smiled at me and then you disappeared Flying skyward with no hint of fear Stunned and left behind,I wept with shock Deprived by death of one last lingering look No kiss, no word of love,no last embrace No colour and no pinkness in your face I saw you fly as fast as hawks at prey I held you in my heart ,I felt dismay How could you leave me when I need you so Could you not remain till I too must go? Death is sad,mysterious,unknown Once lovers all complete and now alone Silently at last we take the pain We’re burnt by love and loss, that dual frame