Shadows...

...as the sun drops...

Hand in hand they stood as the shadows grew longer and the sun finally disappeared from view. They continued to look out, holding hands and saying nothing. Nothing needed to be said.
As the orange sky started to grow thin it was flooded by a soft purple as the blue disappeared. It was time to go. The day was over.
They looked at each other as they turned and walked back in the direction that they had come from. Retracing their steps in a vain attempt to get the day back, to relive the highs and trample on the lows. But no matter how hard they tried, the day had gone, the sun was down and tomorrow was something new.
As they reached the little gate, they paused, knowing that this was where they must part. Maybe for a short time, maybe for a while. The uncertainty looming over them like the windmill sails poised to sweep round.
They looked each other in the eyes once more, another hug, a final kiss. It won't be long, will it? We'll be here again soon, won't we? You do love me? With all that I am...
They parted, turned and began to walk away from each other, every so often pausing to look back at the one they loved.
Darkness enveloped the two as they got further apart, the moon made an appearance and the rain arrived to hide that solitary tear.