Once (Revised)

To share a sunrise and watch
As it grows from darkness
Into a fiery golden light
Like so much treasure
Brilliant and illuminating
And then to a cerulean sky
To share a sunset and see
How that same bright hue
Begins to deepen and change
Into the auburn tone I love
With streaks of purple reminiscent
Of heather and violet and iris
To share the day in between
Walking amongst the fields
Wildflowers fragrant as
We brush against them
Their vivid color blooming
Brightening all they touch
I had hoped once, to share
This and more with you
And I realize now it will
Likely never be more than hope