Brightness

My life was as a shadow.
Everything was so dull and grey,
Without shape or importance
Until you came into my life.

One look at your face and
I was blinded by such beauty.
What a lovely smile:
It puts the sun to shame.

For the very stars burn low
When they see your beauty.
The room grows dim
whenever you leave.

Until long after the sun sets
Beyond the stars and waxing moon,
Stay with me, you and your light,
Which ever shines so bright.