The moment,
The tingle when happiness vanishes
And it its warm place
A terrible chill settles it
–
In a heartbeat,
In the slow ticking of quartz movements
What was once so resplendent
Becomes an unfathomable memory
–
Optimism settles down to bitter cynicism
Laughter fades to sighs
And the warm light of day
Fades into deep, long night
