She passes between us,
Delicate beauty, youth, innocence, confusion ...
The last petals of hope
falling upon your face
As she reaches toward twisted comfort.
And as I look upon this cold empty moment
A warm wind walks beside the worn path
to brush by her side,
Bright rays of solar energies
fall gently across her shoulders.
Tears of bittersweet connection ...
So many miles to travel
In search of the healing power
Of a simple, compassionate embrace.
I see why you still hang around.