Marking the Hours

…of misery

Image: The Blue Window By Philippe Sainte Laudy

The night weeps
outside my window

the wind howls
grief stricken
shaking the trees

the moon’s face
is veiled
darkness
has overwhelmed her

she keeps company
with me
a candle
my shadow
and my memories

alone
without you
my love

the clock ticks
endlessly
marking
the hours
of misery

© Ann Bagnall