I did not hear your cries as I wrenched a thousand words from my breast, nor your protestations as my eyes recalled yet another deep magenta sky. I did not see your tears of frustration as I marvelled at the world, singing at snow angels and harbouring the winter chill. I did not feel your heartbeat leave mine as the russets fell nor did I hear you call my name over my frustrated sighs, and tempered ego. I did not notice your silence Until I saw you drowning as I described the water.