eclipse

no passion on these lips

once caught below the surface

inches from a breath

help failed

hope diminished

no hint of flicker can be found here

not even for fear

a gentle tug recieved

too late

no more

one cord distracted

one never fails

withered is the last

where is promise for these lips

buried in the past

shadow has set

sun is hidden

water has drowned

the fire is quenched

flames must be re-lit