Literaryspill

The Things the Sky Forgets

I have never known anything more beautiful 
than the warmth, blush of the Sun, 
incandescent against the pale blue sky,
like the soft flames of a candle,
I’ll graze my fingertips against its glowing edge,
and see the shadows of silhouettes rising
from their sleep
or perhaps, fondle the humidity in the air
as I forget,
that Stars can also burn. 

© Nathalie M. Viorato