Screams for Degrees of Light

I saw a flower yesterday

I watched as it lost its pedals.

And even though it was silent

I knew it was screaming.

Screaming for all the dawns it would not see.

I saw you yesterday.

I watched as the light disappeared from your eyes.

And even though you were silent

I knew you were screaming.

Screaming for the dusk that would be your last.