A darker shade than black

the moonless starless night
beckons me into its darkness
that is a darker shade than black
pushing aside
the caressing arms
of kissing trees

i leave the comfort of my home

in search of you

somewhere far away

i hear you
call my name
i see you

but you are not you
your eyes no longer
light up when you smile

your mouth a shadow within shadows
your feet barely touch the ground

you whisper my name
and fade into the darkness
i follow you