Bracing
Erasing
The embracing
Heart still racing

And then, the expected ending

What began with a touch of light
Ended with a touch of night

Darkness floods the soul
While all remains whole

Tracing
Fingertips along the lines of your face
Memories slow to replace
Only time will erase

Pacing
Time to coast a while
Ride another mile
Life flows on

With you
And without