No strings attached

I watched her silhouette
fade
into the distance
as charcoal sketches 
danced
in the half-lit 
corners of my mind
and strings were left 
unstrung
neglected
as I stood there
foolish-arrogant
and cursed
with cowardly hands
too slow to act
upon
my hearts desires
for tomorrow has always
been my solace
until now….