Sunset window

The sun has set

on the sunset window

the chair stands empty

for the final time

Left behind

two years ago

now followed

those gone on ahead

A line has been drawn

under the ledger of life

the book is closed

Rest in peace.

Cnoc an Uan

Who of those

on Cnoc an Uan

that August day

would return

Who of those

would return

only in name

on Cnoc an Uan

A tower now rears

looking out to sea

over which they left

never to return

except in name

on a bronzen plaque

listing

so many names

Who of those

on Cnoc an Uan

that November day

would not be remembered

November

Darkness falls

the lights light up

showing us the way

home

November darkens

as the solstice looms

with the howling wind

or reflective calm

Leaves flutter away

as the year's end approaches

with the light set to return

after the birth of Christ