brushes helped him to express himself
the paint was drying
as he spilled coffee on his shelf
it looked like the shelf was crying
and inspired him to paint something new.
he looked out the window
and started with the sky so blue
then his gaze laid down
on a girl just sitting there.
her hair was brown
and her eyes were
looking at the autumn trees
colourful in orange and red.
she smiled at the breeze
that blew the leaves and spread
her hair.

as he finished the painting
he felt empty
and he felt yearning
after her smile.