The Saddest Thing

I have seen the crimson sunset
casting shadows on a lonely beach.
I have witnessed stars of nighttime
light their silver patterns out of reach.

I have watched the soaring eagle fly
through blue and endless skies.
I have felt the look of love shine in
your dark and searching eyes.

But the saddest thing I've ever seen
was when you walked away.

I have heard the roar of thunder
rip across a stormy summer night.
I have watched those white and weightless
clouds of morning sail out of sight.

I have felt most cherished moments slipping
through the gripping hands of hope.
I have heard the violent final snapping
of the last strand of the rope.

But the saddest thing I've ever seen
was when you walked away.