Darkness is pending

The sun dwindles; an orange glow pervades. 

Light fades; softly. 

Warm air chills.

Dusk takes over.

Ominous.

She lights the hearth.

Outside, stars begins to shine.

The moon takes its place of prominence. 

She looks at him.

Change.  

His face is sullen;

Hard, and illuminated as though by a shadow rather than light.

She remembers when he used to smile.

Making everyone feel safe. 

Making her feel happy. 

A tear appears. 

Yet, not from fresh pain. 

So many years together.

So many nights of loneliness. 

He’s gone. 

Into the darkness.