I br br In the solitude of the sea br white winds bid a warm depart, br the desperate flapping of wings br fervid with zeal, compelling air br with power, intimidating ordinary br men raw, snatched one last gust br with breathless abandon; winged-clipt br sea gull, silent seasons steal the moon br in the casement of Orion's glittering br form.I loved you well, where you once br dwelt tender upon our journey, your br forever yours, my forever mine, all br that our souls contain. br br II br br In those last days, you were the poet br the romantic chanticleer who brought br down for me a waning, brilliant orange br sun that shone away social thirst I once br had felt from earliest days, evaporating br my fear indicating 'There is no danger here.' br I followed your glance br so tender and dear, taking my chances with ease. br A promise of love slipped from tethered wanting br to a sea of joy and fulfillment. br Together we hovered along prolonging br a moment in history, br praying time would simply make it stop for us. br br III br br But Time's enchantments ceased and through a br gateway She betook you.