neon
not my favorite shade of pink
yet that was the early morning sun
greeting me in my living room
seemingly close yet not

now it’s noon
and she’s straight above
not so neon now
too bright to examine so I don’t
I shield my eyes
but I’m thankful
time outdoors midday
midweek, a rarity

will I time the sunset right
have the opportunity to say goodnight
or will she leave unannounced
hiding until she appears
in my living room tomorrow