The night rained on,
memories overcame
the night.
Heavy sighs
waited to be heard,
deep in the shadows.
Voices, nearly recognized,
filtered in and out
of the dark, slick leaves...
'Time before' flooded this realm --
hearts broken, mended,
then destroyed...
carried the memories
of love, love lost,
and never found..
A streetlamp's aura
displayed what
   was known;
glistening ghosts lingered,
beckoning through
the endless hours --
and I remembered
the touch of
   your hand.