The Sun has set on this love that began when it was warm
and the light of day was strong. It was a sunset love that was
to be a more permanent friendship. Finding a companion to share
the joy of togetherness in simple activity: a walk on the beach
or the park, in the city or at public events, texting and sharing
intellectual talk about literary, artistic or any other topic
of conversation. Sharing a meal, an outing to the movies, going
dancing, reading books and having opinions that could challenge
and strengthen the relationship. Why not a hug or two, a kiss
and warm embrace, all that could carry the flame for each other's
presence in our lives. But also to have freedom and independence
to do what we must do outside of our together time, with our own
commitments, duties and choices. Then a period of separation, a time
away for a holiday and on returning wanting to resume where
we left off! It wasn't to be! You just said: " This can't be, no permanency
of this friendship as we have had it, your intense passion about your
own writing output is doing my head in!" Or this is what I understood.
"I need my own time to rebalance, find my equilibrium" you continued.
Well you have finally told me to be more in tune with myself, to go
and explore other friendships, not to be so demanding of time
with phone calls and texts! It was no use to say that distance of two
months caused this rift since I only spoke or contacted you a few times
and then didn't see you until, on our first meeting, you told me that:
" It was over! No more sunsets together, not even occasionally."
This was the time for me to say " Goodbye, my love!"
It was pitch dark and not even a goodbye kiss!
