you say the sky
is beautiful tonight
so I take your word
& I step outside
alas, the sky where I am
is almost the same as always
a slight hint of purple
grazes it’s skin
but the night sky
is not much different from any other.
but I see your photos you send
I see the beauty in it
& I can only imagine
the look in your eyes
as you look to the skies
as I look to the skies.
the view isn’t as vibrant as yours
yet still I stare at the sky
cause I know
you’re staring at it somewhere
& I imagine you sitting with me
in the peaceful quiet
that is the outdoors at night
& I know you were right,
the outdoors at night
is as peaceful as can be.
but alas,
I wish you were here.
aurora borealis just isn’t the same
without a friend right by your side.
