farewell

Heart beating
thoughts racing
refusing to
leave behind
gaping smiles
and hopeful faces
Fists clenched
knuckles white
holding on
tighter

Tears fill
eyes fixed
on rear view mirrors
of dust rising
and rubble fading
the moon watching
o'er people lined
on empty streets
afraid of
hunger

And one by one
things held on to
dearly lose
their luster
til one thing remains
not wealth nor power
not self nor comfort
all else pales
only you shine
brighter

© labujamra