Then Suddenly

Then Suddenly
By Christabel Germain

Lightning dance intricate steps,
Across the darkness of my mind.

Its light briefly illuminates,

Shadows,
Of friends I knew long ago.

Silhouettes,
Of places I visited before.

A switch is flipped,
Dusk falls.
A faded memory
Imprinted on my brain.

Wishing to ignite the shadows,
Wanting to brighten the silhouettes
My fingers twitch in anticipation.
An empty surface waits.