Broken sunset

Tonight i watched the sun go down
in a totally different way
simply because it was your face
i didn't see today

There were no brilliant shades of pink,
no soft and precious blues
no light was left in my eyes
after that horrid news

moments before that phone call,
my world felt so complete
little did i know
what had happened down the street

Three times the phone rang
as i made my way across the floor
to me it was a simple call
and nothing more

As i answered that simple call
a voice came on the phone
i tried to make a sound
but all i could do was moan

"There was an accident Elizabeth
He's not going to make it through"
my heart beating faster,
this had to be untrue

memories and empty thoughts
clouded my mind
thoughts of the night before......
was that the last time?

was it the last time I'd see you smile
or run your fingers through your hair?
the last time I'd hear you whisper
"i love you" in my ear?

Did i tell you that i loved you,
before you slipped out the door
or did i brush it off
as I've down many times before

How could i be so stupid?
i shouldn't of let you leave!
i wish it was this moment
that then i could have perceived

sickness overwhelm me,
tears flooding my soul
gut-wrenching sadness
began to take control

Sitting here with a frown
placed upon my broken heart
watching a broken sunset
as the world you did depart

Now i see the sun go down
in a totally different way
wishing for that one last chance
to go back to yesterday