My Ebony

Walking under a cloudless sky, uninterrupted sea of blue.
At peace.
My delightful Ebony bathed in a halo of sunlight.
Secretly observing, I wallow a while in her elegant beauty.
Ebony giggles as only girls do, it makes me smile.
She is wearing my favourite dress, the one with blue flowers.
A birthday gift chosen with care, only the best for my Ebony.
Onwards amid rolling hills, over streams, and stiles.
What a wonderful generous being who created such splendour.
A left turn, uphill, a narrow twisting lane.
I ponder; maybe the blue flowered dress isn’t so fitting?
Unconcerned like a mountain goat she clambers up, I smile again.
My Ebony.
Her mood is lighter today, weightless and free.
She seems younger; I cannot help but wonder why.
It makes me happy, maybe it’s time I let her go free?
A panic rises, gripping my throat, I push it away for now.
That’s better.
Steeper and steeper, getting breathless now, be careful my Ebony.
Her arms reach up, eyes closed, she breathes in the purest of air.
A look of love bestows her face.
“I wore your favourite dress today my darling”
She takes a step towards me, cliff edge, I reach out, it’s too late.
Tumbling, falling, stillness.
She smiles.
And then she sees me.
Walking under a cloudless sky, uninterrupted sea of blue.
At peace.