Glow

The skin was pale and pasty.
Gaunt and green with pain.
The truth shown through
And the ugliness was honest to her.

She had seen a change
Happier days with health and life
But the poison of desire
Of lies and denial cast of shadow of clammy grease.

She longed to see the health and pink
That accompanied his genuine smile.

But facing her is false and fear
and so she grieves.

Until the moment when life flickered in.
Eyes sparkled with realization.
To be true and nobel though scary and cruel
Saves his soul.
And suddenly,
glows.

His cheeks fill in. Color pink and warm.
The truth shines through his once hollowed eyes
And she feels as though he finally sees her.

His words, through every drop, are honest, brave, and sacrificial.

His love for her is foremost.
No longer will his denials, fears and disguising weigh him down, and make him sick.

This is a new life. A rebirth. And if a new sickness takes him in this new life, then happy he will let it take him.

For the glow of life lived true is proof of a life not wasted.

And to her, on his new path, he is beautiful.