Melodious Mnemony

Of desire, you've carted off
The lion's share of mine
By your sudden withdrawal 
And long absence.
I'm waiting for eternity to begin
It would seem.
I did not think the sere mellower
Would come for me so soon.
I thought we had more time-- 
More time to be foolish,
More time to be reckless,
To be wide-eyed and dreaming
Of brighter destinies.
The overlook has its own monotony,
Once you've become accustomed to the view.