All the Light in the World
your kiss
tasted of farewell
but I couldn't tell
I couldn't tell
until it was too late
the fading light
slid surely into night
and all the light
in the world
failed me
all the light in the world
was in your eyes
once upon a time
shining for me
but never again
one last kiss
to take the stars
from the sky
no more moonlight
for the tears I cry
all the light in the world
followed you
out of my arms
that day
your kiss
tasted of farewell
but I couldn't tell
I couldn't tell
until it was too late.
Don McGonigal
June 2005