It it as images of summer drift

Deeper down into sinking darkness

A realisation of your beauty

Almost symmetrical to a once vibrant jewell

Shines through my thoughts.

Your distinct characteristics

So well-known to me, as my own

Have began to rust, rub away, tarnish;

As your metallic shards melt

With the death of the auburn air.

Chemical restraints to your natural spark

Hold you like no-one ever has before

Although scared of the consequences

You cannot escape its safety.