It always
happens
when I
need it most,
a flash
of light
understanding
undemanding
focus
directed out
of myself
and into
another
(a greater
cause with
no applause),
simple service
quietly given
character
driven love,
as I watched
him speak
barely above
a whisper
I strained to
hear the
inner wishes
of a heart
torn apart,
happens
when I
need it most,
a flash
of light
understanding
undemanding
focus
directed out
of myself
and into
another
(a greater
cause with
no applause),
simple service
quietly given
character
driven love,
as I watched
him speak
barely above
a whisper
I strained to
hear the
inner wishes
of a heart
torn apart,
the youngest
ones grow up
and when
we see their
destiny
sparkling
behind
tender eyes,
we know the
time to grow
their lives
is now,
the greatest
gift of all:
urging them
to stand up tall
believe in
the credos of
strength
and freedom
that is all
you’ll ever
need to dance
the dance
of life,
it’s all within
your reach,
to be and smile
and learn…
and teach!
ones grow up
and when
we see their
destiny
sparkling
behind
tender eyes,
we know the
time to grow
their lives
is now,
the greatest
gift of all:
urging them
to stand up tall
believe in
the credos of
strength
and freedom
that is all
you’ll ever
need to dance
the dance
of life,
it’s all within
your reach,
to be and smile
and learn…
and teach!
©J.W.WINSLOW 4/1/09