you told me I was your sunset
because I laughed
in shades of lilac and magenta
and my smile held specks of stolen sunlight
the scent of mahogany teakwood
cologne whispered comfort,
filled my lungs,
and pulled me in a warm embrace
we danced on the green grass blades
as we watched the day dwindle
into a deep blue sea of night lights
and the moon awaken
you told me I was your sunset
because I always ended the day
in a saturated sort-of-way
but I don’t think you meant it
the smell of weed
and lilac air freshener
spoke to me
they told me you’re different
we sat barefoot on the concrete driveway
as we watched the day dwindle
into the violet black abyss
with all of it’s freckles
that’s when I understood
what it meant to be with each other
yet feel as far away from you
as the east is from the west
you told me I was your sunset
that’s when I saw it in your eyes
you kissed me one last time
I knew that was goodbye
