if only it was a dream

the furious wind is what did it.

not him.

the heavy rain is what drove him away.

not her.

surely it was a dream.

surely this wasn’t happening.

still, she couldn’t close her eyes

for fear of missing the moment

that was starting to feel quite

real.

not a blink

not a sneeze

not a turn of the head.

all was still in her body

as she watched

him go.