The evening sunset

illuminated the waters

with streaks of colors,

as the fort called out

Our names.

It was our magical time

of the day

Sipping coffee

in relaxation

as we watched

the colour sinking in the horizon.

We talked

about every little thing

Her eyes fixed

on the setting sun

A rare view

of ecstatic beauty

Today,

the light was fading again

as I sat

with the coffee

watching

the silence.

The wind whispering her name

in my ear

as I waited.

Nothing

but

a cold coffee sat next to me

reminding me,

the end.

By Thiruni Withana

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