for Eurus

a Sonnet written 2 October 2024

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Sudden, you came upon me, breaking me.
Not at once, but piece by piece you wrecked me.
Rain-bringer, you defiled what peace I had.
Now Autumn, and your undoing makes me.

I know there is nothing untouched by time:
Nature takes Their own path despite our love.
What I can't accept is your cruel passion.
Why did you love me as you destroyed me?

I am grown up, and I don't need you now.
But you shall visit, preserving us both.
Is it sick to be comforted by you?
There is no hate, only your protection.

You are here, now. Later, you will be gone.
It hurts me to know that I will miss you.

— for the East Wind that Changes Us.