Life

When I saw her from a distance she was beautiful. As clear as day and as simple as a blank page.

When I stood by her, her eyes lowered and she bit into her lip. As shy as a sun on that rainy day.

When I held her close to me she quivered just a pinch. As quiet as the ruffles on some beautiful dress.

When I took a step back my hand covered in black. As dark as the moonless night in a forest.

When I turned around she was utterly dark. As bleak as our future ahead of us like never before.