It was

It was as brief as an autumn wind
lasted just enough for a shower of leaves
to fall
one by one
to the ground—
through the air
it was as brief as the setting sun
a moment of orange light
and then a star lit sky
brief interlude
stolen by the sea's edge
it was as brief as a first kiss
a peck on the lips
sweet and unfulfilling
left me wanting more
it was
as brief as that