So long, my friend

The last thread of light tried so hard
hanging there, reluctant to leave
it has no choice but go
gradually, inch by inch
it dimmed away

so was her hope

she sat there
in darkness
gave a long sign and murmured
So long, my friend...

kneeling down and raised her hands
in a prayer's position
how she had hoped one day
she would return his kindness
as a friend
now all his help will be tucked down
underneath the seabed of memory
like the pearls and corals
This is it
it is how far it could go
so long, my friend
it is time to let it go...

the silence surrounded her
permeated from head to toe
she shivered a bit
with clarity in mind
she made a last pray
So long, friend
Take care and be well

Standing up, she opens the door
the lights poured on her
stepped outside
leaving the darkness behind...