Sunset

The Good Lord Giveth, And The Good Lord Taketh Away, The sun is set on our times together and I hold no hope for a brighter day. Everything seems to be of a darker pigment, In fact a sadder hue, For I used up all the stars in the night sky to wish for you— and me— and us— anew.

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Jan Allison

Date: 8/13/2014 7:35:00 AM

This is hauntingly beautiful yet the ending is deep and sad. I do hope things work out for you:-) Hugs jan xxx

Jan Allison
Date: 8/13/2014 7:44:00 AM

Aww am so sad for you. I do hope things get better - it's amazing how these things inspire us:-) I am a relative 'newbie' to poetry only started writing in February after my husband's cancer journey - now I have over 200 poems here - careful its addictive LOL Hugs Jan xxx

Ochieng Adipo
Date: 8/13/2014 7:41:00 AM

She broke my heart into tiny shards, but she inspired a few decent poems... WORTH IT! Thanks for reading Jan. :-D