Falling Embers

It was so very long ago.
We sat beneath the purple night.
Watching the falling stars
fly as if into the dark ocean.
Then falling stars were
in their multitude.
Each one we gave our wish
watching it fly into oblivion,
whilst granting it for us.
We were so young and happy
bright as the stars above.
love,life, children and forever
seemed our birthright.
All our countless wishes
were granted.
We glowed as brightly as any star.
Now you are gone away
far into the mystery of the universe
where souls fly on old wishes.
Perhaps we shone too brightly
The ageing stars were in envy of us.
Perhaps after all
we were just a falling star
granting the wishes
of other young lovers.