Like your Eyes held Mine

In the vast expanse of the night sky, I gaze upon the stars, shining high. But their brilliance pales, my heart knows why, For in your eyes, a celestial beauty lies. Yet, in your gaze, I find no solace there, A breathless ache, a burden hard to bear. Why do you inflict this pain, unfair? Now, the heavens above, I cannot dare. Rarely do I now seek the moon's embrace, For it reminds me of you, your enchanting grace. So I draw my curtains, hiding my face, Afraid to meet your eyes, in this fragile space. Do I regret not seizing our fleeting chance? Or do I lament my blindness, my ignorance in advance? Now, everything, my world, left in a trance, The horizon, the stars, all a bittersweet dance. They all remind me of you, Alastair, my dear, So paint me red, the color you hold near. Stay away from me, as if I'm a plague to fear, Yet, never forget the love that brought us here. For now, all I yearn is for your gaze to meet mine, Even if it's filled with disdain, a bitter sign. Because, my love, you reside in my heart's shrine, Please look at me, speak to me, one more time. And if your words are filled with hate and spite, I'll stay rooted, in this sea of crimson light. For, my dear, I saw Orion in my mind's