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Adieu, but not forever

by Jon Stainsby

The wave on the stairs

was no final farewell,

but a resounding adieu

repeating we will meet again.

Glimpsing your fading eyes

a distance away now

still pronouncing their beautiful hue

and glistening under a single tear

mirroring the evening dew.

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Friday 23rd November 2018 8:53 pm

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