Red

Red as a heart that yearns to beat

for something more than life

with a light, just a glimmer

just a peak.

slowing as it captures a moment

and holds it,

hoping to for all time.

each second covering the light

covering reality with a glimmer of hope

reversing time

granting wishes

and recipes for the future.

Smiling to himself

as he watches from a distance

lovers kiss in silence

wishers wish on shooting stars

and the old dreaming of the good ole' days.

eyes slowly shut

only to open to his counterpart

to a new day

to the hope for love

and life

and the desire to see him

as your eyes shut once again.